In most cases a blacksmith would be hired from a nearby town or settlement. A skilled person would be able to forge or fashion various items of need for the fort and surrounding communities.
Hand forged items such as cut nails, hinges, . . . — — Map (db m164360) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a 'safe house' which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren't always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164375) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a ‘safe house’ which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren’t always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164395) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a 'safe house' which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren't always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164350) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a ‘safe house’ which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren’t always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164400) HM
On Sept 21 1807, the State Legislature met on this site, and immediately resolved to "adjourn forthwith from Kingston," to meet in Knoxville on the 23rd. This brief meeting was in technical fulfillment of terms in a treaty with the Cherokees by . . . — — Map (db m32685) HM
A carpenter would build and perform various repairs on all the fort structures. Also, tables, desks, bunk beds, lanterns and other furniture could be made if needed. Leather work and repairs would also be done.
The cutting, sewing and making . . . — — Map (db m164361) HM
At the time the first Europeans came the Cherokee were a settled, agricultural people. They lived in villages sometimes consisting of thirty to sixty houses, plus a large council house. Homes were usually made by interweaving river cane in a . . . — — Map (db m164402) HM
This structure served as the Senior Officer’s quarters and later shared with the first Indian Agent of the territory.
This was a long building adjoined to blockhouses on each end. Its dimensions are 70 ft. by 22 ft. and likely a one story . . . — — Map (db m164391) HM
In Dec. 1798 Private Setts of the Dragoon Company took a horse, saddle bridle, and $74 and deserted. Subsequently, he had been captured and imprisoned at Southwest Point.
On May 1st 1799, a military court found him guilty of desertion and was . . . — — Map (db m164389) HM
On June 7, 1861, future president Andrew Johnson spoke forcefully against secession on the steps of this building, the Roane County Courthouse. Along with many others in East Tennessee, a majority in Roane County opposed separation from the Union, . . . — — Map (db m150757) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164349) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164398) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164381) HM
History
The first military post in this area dates to 1792 when a blockhouse was constructed about one-half mile upstream from the present fort sit eon the boundary of U.S. Territory and the Cherokee Nation as defined by a 1791 treaty. The . . . — — Map (db m159797) HM
Fort Southwest Point’s link to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition has been described as the greatest exploration of discovery in our nation’s history. Planned by President Thomas Jefferson and led by Captains . . . — — Map (db m159801) HM
(west side)
The Second Capital of Tennessee
In 1806, the General Assembly of Tennessee passed a resolution that its next meeting be “at the town of Kingston near South-West Point.” On Monday, September 21, 1807, the . . . — — Map (db m42951) HM
Research doesn’t indicate if an actual chapel existed in the fort site. Also, it isn’t known if the regimental Chaplin was mustered at the fort. However, historical records tell us local church pastors from Kingston did hold services for the . . . — — Map (db m164378) HM
The pillory consisted of hinged wooden boards forming holes through which the head and arms were inserted. In being forced to bed forward and stick their head and hands out in front of them, offenders in the pillory would have been extremely . . . — — Map (db m164386) HM
This structure served as the fort's supply storage building. Quartermaster is the name of the officer in charge of supplies for the buildings and soldiers of the fort.
The dimensions are 62 ft. by 23 ft. including a 5 ft porch. This building was . . . — — Map (db m164384) HM
Dedicated to the memory of those
men and women who fought in
the Revolutionary War, with
courage, faith, and sacrifice, who
came to this country and
contributed these same attributes
toward the character of the
people of Roane County, . . . — — Map (db m150759) WM
To the Glory of God
and in loving memory of
the American soldiers and
sailors of the War of 1812
who enlisted here.
This tablet is erected by
the Tennessee National
Society United States
Daughters of 1812 and the
Court of Roane . . . — — Map (db m42950) WM
A military post established in the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio by General John Sevier under command of Captain John McClelland to protect the settlers and travelers from the Indians.
William Blount, Governor ceded, . . . — — Map (db m159789) HM
A log structure was one and a half to two stories high. The overall size is 43 ft. by 22 ft. including a 5 ft. porch. The roof is covered with wood shingles. A two sided fireplace is centered to allow equal heat distribution. A minimal of two . . . — — Map (db m164372) HM
A log structure was one and a half to two stories high. The overall size is 43 ft. by 22 ft. including a 5 ft. porch. The roof is covered with wood shingles. A two sided fireplace is centered to allow equal heat distribution. A minimal of two . . . — — Map (db m164370) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164365) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164351) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164364) HM
On the hill to the S.W., a fort was built in 1791-92, and garrisoned by the regular Army. It was a noted place on the frontier, visited by many travelers and emigrants. — — Map (db m150309) HM
Archaeological work on the S.W. end of the fort boundaries indicated a stone retaining wall with palisades mounted on top. These posts were supported by anchoring deep in the wall at 8 to 10 ft. intervals. Flat areas of the stone next to the . . . — — Map (db m164397) HM
Dedicated to the more than six hundred soldiers who served at Fort Southwest Point.
The first Commanding Officer Lt. Colonel Thomas Butler. — — Map (db m164380) HM
The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Fort Southwest Point
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-06) was conceived by President Thomas Jefferson to be an exploration of discovery through the West and on to the Pacific Ocean. The purposes of the . . . — — Map (db m159794) HM