Womack's Old Fort - 1A80 - Bluff City, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 28.672 W 082° 15.779
17S E 386858 N 4037694
A fort on the Holston River to protect against Indian attacks
Waymark Code: WM68M3
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2009
Views: 10
Text: 2.1 miles east on Island Park Road and on hill to left above the spring stood the residence fort of Capt. Jacob Womack, who served in Colonial and Revolutionary wars. Built before 1774, it served to protect nearby settlers from Indian attacks. About 1785 Capt. Womack moved further west, and the fort was abandoned.
Marker Name: Womack's Old Fort
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Fort
Marker Number: 1A80
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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