Battle of the Bluffs - Nashville Tn
Posted by: fatcat161
N 36° 09.691 W 086° 46.571
16S E 520130 N 4001886
A battle between Cherokee Indians and settlers in 1781. Marker located on the side of a building on the corner of Broadway and 3rd Ave. (Marker on 3rd Ave.)
Waymark Code: WM7MG9
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
Views: 22
Battle of the Bluffs
Raged around this point April 2, 1871 between Cherokee Indians and settlers. Loosed by Mrs. James Robertson, dogs from the fort attacked the Indians allowing settlers to escape to the fort. Many were killed including Captain James Leiper.
Erected by Nashville Optimist Club 1928
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Marker Name: Battle of the Bluffs
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 1928
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Nashville Optimist Club
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