It is included in the knoxville, tennessee metropolitan statistical area. Fort loudoun 18th century trade faire tennessee river. Fort loudon regional library center tennessee state. Fort loudoun was built in 1756 by the british during the french and. The park includes a reconstructed fort from the 1700s. The fort would become a cornerstone of the early city, which would quickly grow and flourish due to its prime positioning in relation to the rest of the state, as well as the ohio river.
National park service explorers and settlers tennessee. Fort loudoun british colonialera fort located in what is now monroe county, tennessee, united states. During the french and indian war there were more than 80 military and settler forts on the frontier of virginia, extending from the potomac river to north carolina. Loudon county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. The organization was created by the tennessee state legislature in 1933 and operated fort loudoun independently until 1978 when fort loudoun became part of tennessees state. Fort loudoun state park vonore 2020 all you need to know. Loudon is a city in and the county seat of loudon county, tennessee, united states. Davidson county declared defeated delegates democrats district dollars east tennessee election enemies established felix grundy fort loudoun fort prince george franklin french broad friends frontier georgia governor hiwassee holston house hundred indians inhabitants internal.
Fort loudoun state historic park is 1,200acres and is one of the earliest british fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756. Loudon county, tennessee simple english wikipedia, the. Visit the fort with us and look back into the world known during the 18th century here in our beloved east tennessee. History of tennessee, from the earliest time to the present. With in the long long ago by vastine stickley ray, 1943 fort loudoun in tennessee, 17561760. The first was to a local even called riverfest, located off the tennessee river in loudon, tennessee.
Fort loudoun forsaken by god and man dvd east tennessee. Fort loudoun existed for only 4 critical years of the french and indian war, 175660. Despite the english disaster at fort loudoun, the outcome of the war was the defeat of the french and the decline of their influence in north america. Please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. People, counties, virtual tours, in search of and videos. Originally, it was named christiana county, but a few days later the name was changed to loudon in honor of nearby colonial fort loudoun. Crossroads to history brown, 1991 name index early days in monroe county, tennessee. Fort loudoun virtual tours virtual tours history tn.
About 1758, an unidentified station was constructed on the holston river at the lower end of the long island now the site of tennessee eastman company in kingsport. Several earlier attempts to form this county failed due to the difficulty in satisfying the general provisions of tennessee s old constitution. Before becoming incorporated in 1806, the area was home to fort nashborough, a small stockade located in the middle of what would become tennessee. The book details the british efforts to keep their cherokee allies. Struggle for the frontier a history of tennessee student. Guide to loudon county established 1870 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries. The 30 best campgrounds near fort loudoun lake, tennessee. Although the garrison and fort were lost in 1760, by that time fort loudoun had served its military mission of keeping the cherokees from supporting the french cause in the early, decisive years of the war. The southwestern outpost was built for the benefit and at the request of the overhill cherokee, but they forced the surrender of the garrison in august 1760. Fort loudoun was a british colonialera fort located in what is now monroe county, tennessee.
Historic loudon is a charming little town along the tennessee river with an easytowalk downtown area filled with quaint shops, good food and friendly faces. It offers information on the areas history and artifacts that were excavated prior to the forts reconstruction learn more. One of the earliest american settlements in what is now loudon county was a river port and ferry known as morganton, once located on the banks of the little tennessee river near modern greenback. Fort loudoun state historic area and sequoyah birthplace museum share an island that was created by the damming of the little tennessee river.
Built in 1756 and 1757 to help garner cherokee support for the british at the outset of the seven years war, the fort was one of the first significant british outposts west of the appalachian mountains. Built in 1756, the fort was one of the earliest british fortifications on the western frontier. National park service colonials and patriots other. Fort loudoun state historic park is an 853acre dayuse park located on the shores of tellico lake. The books on sale recount the history of the fort and its most famous inhabitants. Fort loudoun middle school serves 6th8th grade students, and is part of the loudon county school district located in loudon, tn. Primitive baptist churches church and family history assistance source.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading historic fort loudoun. The structure now located at the fort loudoun state historic park is a copy of that fort, located at the exact location of that fort. The garrison at fort loudoun was entirely cut off from supplies and reinforcements. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources monroe county. Return jonathan meigs served as the first state librarian. This blue ridge highlander holiday tale is focused on christmas at fort loudoun, an event that pierces the veil of time as we step back 250. Debrahm arrived at the site of fort loudon with the brisitsh colonial garrison.
The first english settlement west of the smoky mountains, fort loudoun figured prominently in the french and indian war. Jump to navigation jump to search river battery at fort donelson. Historical note, the plate on which the plan is represented appears to have been prepared for samuel c. The fort was reconstructed during the great depression and was designated a national historic landmark in 1965. Jump to navigation jump to search river battery at fort. It offers information on the areas history and artifacts that were excavated prior to the forts reconstruction. Oct 19, 2016 fort loudouns story really has global implications, said hobart akin, cultural resources and exhibits specialist with tennessee state parks. Fort loudoun dam is a hydroelectric dam on the tennessee river in loudon county, tennessee, in the southeastern united states. Over 200 books were given away, 52 parents signed up to learn more about launch and enter a raffle, and over 300 bags of slime were created by. See more ideas about tennessee, history and tennessee waltz.
List of books and articles about tennessee history. The history of fort loudoun is quite extensive and the content of a future indepth story by the blue ridge highlander on the history of fort loudoun, now and then. During this period, the virginia colony built other forts in east tennessee, although none had the importance of fort loudoun. Located convenient to the visitors center and reconstructed fort loudoun. Fort loudoun state historic area, vonore, tennessee. The fort loudoun association ran the site for nearly 45 years until it reverted to tennessee state parks in 1977. Fort loudoun state historic park in vonore, tn tennessee.
In 1757 south carolinas colonial government built a fort here called fort loudoun. Fort loudoun, the colonial era fort for which the city was named, is located several miles to the south in. The fort s history is now commemorated at the fort loudoun state historic area, which features a replica of the fort as it existed in. Carroll van west is an assistant professor and project coordinator for the center for historical preservation, middle tennessee state university. Fort loudoun was constructed by the british near modern vonore in 1756, and was destroyed by the cherokee four years later. The indians later massacre of many of the departing whites created new strains for the future.
Fort loudoun was built at the request of the cherokee to guard the families of those fighting for the british in the ohio country. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties monroe. Fort loudoun lake water level history feet above sea level full pool 8 todays level. From the western frontier days to the space age 3 vols. The history of fort loudoun includes the story of james smith and his black boys firing on british forces as featured in neil swansons book the first rebel and in the 1939 john wayne movie allegheny uprising. Historic fort loudoun kindle edition by paul kelly. Within history, tennessee history for kids has five sections. The dam is operated by the tennessee valley authority tva, which built the dam in the early 1940s as part of a unified plan to provide electricity and flood control in the tennessee valley and create a continuous 652mile 1,049 km navigable river channel from. Fort loudoun electric cooperative tennessee electric company.
Whether youre stopping for ice cream, looking for a special gift, or discovering the areas deep heritage, loudon will make you feel welcome and relaxed. The fort was named for john campbell who was the 4 th earl of loudoun and a commander of the all british forces during the french and indian wars. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Fort loudoun state park vonore 2020 all you need to. History, archaeology, replication, exhibits, and interpretation on. They brought 6 crates of books from kindergarten level up to high school, the makings for slime, and lots of smiles to share with whomever traveled by the booth. Fort loudoun continues to be managed as a day use park with a visitors center, reconstructed fort loudoun the reconstruction sits on a 17 deep backfill which was necessary to raise it above the summer pool level of tellico. But the story of the original fort, and what happened to its inhabitants, is a harrowing one.
Historic loudon tennessee tennessee river valley geotourism. This library is affiliated with tennessee state library and archives. Fort loudoun state historic area fort loudoun state. Loudon county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki.
Located in presentday monroe county, fort loudoun was named in honor of john. Big red bookmobile parents fort loudoun middle school. Historic locations may be lost to progress, but the can be recreated to remind us of the events that took place there and the people who were at the center of those events. The forts history is now commemorated at the fort loudoun state historic. Jul 07, 2014 in march of 1760, the cherokee laid siege to fort loudoun. The fort loudoun association is the friends group for fort loudoun state historic area and as such is devoted to the restoration and operation of historic fort loudoun. I fell in love with fort loudoun state park when we first moved to this part of tennessee.
A history of the tennessee supreme court u of tennessee press, 2002. The structure now located at the fort loudoun state historic park is a copy of that. History, archaeology, replication, exhibits, and interpretation. Fort loudoun electric cooperative flec is a nonprofit member owned utility providing electricity to portions of blount, loudon, and monroe counties. Started in 1756, the year before the french began construction of fort massac, near the confluence of the ohio and tennessee rivers, it was completed in 1757 and occupied until 1760. Built in 1756 and 1757 to help garner cherokee support for the british at the outset of the seven years war, the fort was one of first significant british outposts west of the appalachian mountains. The forts history is now commemorated at the fort loudoun state historic area, which features a replica of the fort as it existed in.
In march of 1760, the cherokee laid siege to fort loudoun. The city is located in east tennessee, southwest of knoxville, on the tennessee river. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources monroe county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. The final split came just as the british completed the conquest of canada. Fort loudoun on the little tennessee hamer, 1925 historic sites in blount, cocke, monroe and sevier counties carberry, 1973 history of monroe county, tennessee. This year fort loudoun middle school is taking a different approach to parent involvement. Williamss book, early travels in the tennessee country. The tennessee preservation trust has published a stunning book which captures the story of our states settlement and expansion, as well as its periods of conflict and human drama, by capturing the best evidence of the times the surviving structures and sites, which were in many instances, integral elements of the events that shaped tennessee s and the nations history. The area is now next to a lake that was created around 1970. Fort loudoun state historic area east tennessee historical. On august 9, 1760, with the prospect of starvation looming, the fort s commander, paul demere, asked the cherokee for terms of surrender. A new exhibit consisting of a tent and accoutrements for five or six soldiers now gives visitors an example of the challenges faced by common enlisted men on campaigns in the wilderness, such as fort loudoun 1756 1763. Plan and profiles of fort loudoun on tanasee river projected and. Fort loudoun will showcase an exciting list of entertainment as the amazing juggling budabi brothers show their amazing acts of skill, courage and imagination guaranteed to thrill and astonish.
Fort loudoun was a british colonialera fort located in what is now monroe county, tennessee, united states. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The library had acquired 15,000 books by the time of the civil war. Fort loudoun state historic park is 1,200acres and is one of the earliest british.
However, cultural differences lead to racial tensions throughout the region. Loudon county, one of the youngest counties in tennessee, was formed on may 27, 1870 from portions of roane, monroe and blount counties. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fort loudoun state historic area received the award of distinction for an exhibit. Tennessee state library and archives education outreach program.
Come visit the historic fort loudoun for its incredible trade faire weekend. The primitive baptist library of carthage tornados. Birthplace museum share an island that was created by the damming of the little tennessee river. List of books and articles about tennessee history online. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He is the author of a travelers companion to montana history and images of.
The park preserves the history of fort loudoun and the role it played in the french and indian war. A history of tennessee 359 backfired as cherokee warriors laid siege to the fort and starved out its garrison, most of whom were massacred on their march to captivity. Scroll down or check out the tabs above to explore. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources monroe. I always thought this type of platform could provide a great way for people all over the world to see how our site connects into regional, national and international history. Fort loudoun virtual tours virtual tours history tn history for. In the 1750s, neither the state of tennessee nor the united states of america existed yet. Discover librarianselected research resources on tennessee history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
In 1871 the catalogue of the general and law library of the state of tennessee listed 18,383 volumes. During the french and indian war 17541763 the british colony of south. The tennessee encyclopedia of history and culture tennessee historical society, 2002 bergeron, paul h. Click here for a worksheet that you can use with both this and the henry timberlake virtual tour and here for a video called happy times at fort loudoun. They also host the server and provide system administration. He is the author of a travelers companion to montana history and images of billings. History, archaeology, replications, exhibits and interpretation kuttruff, 2009 fort loudoun on the little tennessee hamer, 1925. The tennessee state library and archives was founded in 1854 as the tennessee state library. Guy, including mcminn county, tennessee postcard history series, and the hidden history of mcminn county. On august 9, 1760, with the prospect of starvation looming, the forts commander, paul demere, asked the cherokee for terms of surrender. Working with their cherokee allies, fort loudoun was built to house cherokee families in case of attack by french forces. Donate books to benefit the vietnam veterans of america by scheduling a free donation pickup with pick up please. In 1933, the tennessee general assembly purchased the site of fort.
Oct 20, 2016 located in the valley of the little tennessee river, near the appalachian mountains, fort loudoun state historic area provides a glimpse of life during the time of the french and indian war 1754. Historic fort loudoun by fort loudoun association nook book. During a brainstorming session this summer, principal christie amburn, artrti teacher jennifer chastain, and ellrti teacher heather watson were tossing ideas around for parent involvement activities. This regional library provides services for public libraries in blount, bradley, loudon, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea, and roane counties in tennessee. New tribes moved into the tennessee region after hernando desotos visit. It is an actual reconstruction on the original site of the old fort. The lake is approximately 15,000 acres in surface area. Flec currently provides service to approximately 32,000 residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. During the french and indian war, british soldiers from south carolina come to east tennessee to build an outpost.