Fort Adair-1E 24-Knoxville
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 36° 01.576 W 083° 55.645
17S E 236210 N 3990827
Located on US 441 near Adair Dr
Waymark Code: WMW9F0
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2017
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Established in 1788, this fort was used as a depot of supplies for the Cumberland Guard, the militia organization which supplied armed protection for parties of emigrants to the Cumberland Settlements, later the town of Nashborough, now Nashville.
Marker Name: Fort Adair
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Fort
Marker Number: 1E 24
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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