Running Water Town-2B5-Marion County
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Markerman62
N 35° 01.739 W 085° 32.913
16S E 632405 N 3877220
Located at the western approach to the Tennessee River bridge on US 41-64-72. Narrow shoulder along the side of the road for parking.
Waymark Code: WMNM42
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2015
Views: 5
700 yards southeast, troops under Major Ore defeated the Chickamauga Cherokees under the half-breed John Watts and destroyed their town, Tuskigagee, on Sept. 13, 1794. The town was in the pass in the distance. Dragging Canoe, the great chief, is buried near there.
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Marker Name: Running Water Town
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 2B5
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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