Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Evan Shelby's Fort
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
1. Evan Shelby's Fort Marker
This fort was erected on high ground about two blocks south, in 1771, for the protection of the pioneer settlers. From it went forces to the battles of Point Pleasant, Long Island Flats and Chickamauga Towns. Here also occurred the preliminary planning for the Kings Mountain expedition, culminating in the successful battle of Oct. 7, 1780.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 64.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 36° 35.628′ N, 82° 11.105′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and Shelby Street, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bristol TN 37620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Tri-Cities Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, the State of Franklin, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The E.W. King Building (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristol Tennessee Post Office & Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); 614-618 State Street
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Birthplace of Country Music (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.
Also see . . . Evan Shelby. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on November 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
2. Wide view of the Evan Shelby's Fort Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009
3. Site of the Evan Shelby's Fort
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,027 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 1, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
