Pemberton Oak
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N 36° 33.907 W 082° 04.241
17S E 404193 N 4047164
The Pemberton Oak was the landmark that was used by the Militia under Capt. John Pemberton's command as a muster site.
His men mustered here in 1780 on their way to the grand muster at Sycamore Shoals and on to the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Waymark Code: WM4Y2Y
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
Views: 28
TEXT-Under the massive oak 0.3 mile SW, Col. John Pemberton assembled his command in late September, 1780, for service against the British. Joined by units from Virginia, they marched to Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga; thence the whole force, under Col. William Campbell, marched to defeat Ferguson at King's Mountain. Descendants of Col. Pemberton still own the property.
This was a 600+ year old White Oak. At the time it fell it was considered to be one of the oldest living specimens east of the Rocky Mountains.
Marker Name: Pemberton Oak
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 1A 67
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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