One mile south, near a large spring, Robert McTeer built a fort and mill in 1784. A branch of the Great War and Trading Path passed nearby. Reportedly, the first school in what later became Blount County was held here; it was also the first polling . . . — — Map (db m261730) HM
This marks the site of Fort McTeer. Built 1784 on a branch of the Old Indian War Path. Pioneer schools and elections were held in the fort.
Site donated by Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Davis — — Map (db m261729) HM