Fort Loudoun Massacre - Tellico Plains TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 22.027 W 084° 17.980
16S E 745334 N 3917103
Fort Loudoun's Garrison, which had surrendered to Attakullakulla and other Cherokee chiefs, was betrayed Aug. 9, 1760. 25 were killed, 200 enslaved, and later ransomed by the Colonial Government.
Waymark Code: WM17GPN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2023
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TEXT ON THE TENNESSEE HISTORICAL MARKER (marker no. 1F 14)
Four miles N.E., at junction Cane Creek, Tellico River, Fort Loudoun's Garrison, which had surrendered to Attakullakulla and other Cherokee chiefs, was betrayed Aug. 9, 1760 - while returning under safe conduct to Charleston. 25 were killed, 200 enslaved, and later ransomed by the Colonial Government.
Tennessee Historical Commission
Disaster Date: 08/09/1760
Memorial Sponsors: Tennessee Historical Commission
Disaster Type: Sociological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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