Charleston in Bradley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Anticipation Grows

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

1. Anticipation Grows Marker

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The [Agency] was thronged with Indians, contractors, teamsters and those persons who were attracted by prospects of gain.

— Lieutenant John Wolcott Phelps, June 21, 1838

Caption: Lieutenant John Wolcott Phelps served in the 4th Artillery and traveled with his regiment through the Agency (present-day Charleston, Tennessee) to North Carolina to assist with the Cherokee removal. Courtesy of the private collection of Thomas St. John.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Trail of Tears series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1838.

Location. 35° 16.868′ N, 84° 45.607′ W. Marker is in Charleston, Tennessee, in Bradley County. Marker is on Market Street NE, 0.1 miles north of Hiwassee Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the Voices from the Past trail at Hiwassee River Heritage Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8746 Hiwassee Street, Charleston TN 37310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Anticipation Grows

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

2. Anticipation Grows Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Spare Our People (a few steps from this marker); Preparing for Removal (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Preparing for Removal (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Spare Our People (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners (within shouting distance of this marker); A Warning and a Protest (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A Warning and a Protest (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

More about this marker. It is double-sided, with each side identical to the other.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.