WATAUGA PURCHASE ~ 1A 53
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Better Half
N 36° 20.616 W 082° 15.030
17S E 387783 N 4022785
N36 20.616 W082 15.030
Waymark Code: WM2A8T
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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WATAUGA PURCHASE ~ 1A 53

Here, March 19, 1775, at the Sycamore Shoals, the Watauga Associaton, Charles Rovertson, Trustee, bought from the Cherokee, with Oconostota as chief, lands along the Watauga, Holston and Great Canaway (now New) Rivers. The consideration for the purchase was 2000 Pounds Sterling.
Marker Name: WATAUGA PURCHASE ~ 1A 53

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number: 1A 53

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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