Fort Loudoun Massacre

Four miles N.E., at junction Cane Creek, Tellico River, Fort Loudoun’s Garrison, which had surrendered to Attakullakulla and other Cherokee chiefs, was betrayed Aug. 9, 1760 - while returning under safe conduct to Charleston. 25 were killed; 200 enslaved, and ...

Site of Fort Loudoun

Built by George Washington in 1756

Home and Seminary of

Kathrine Glass Greene

Organizing regent of

Fort Loudoun Chapter NSDAR - 1921

Presented by the chapter on its 75th Anniversary

1996

Marker is on Loudoun Street near Peyton Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Fort Loudoun

In 1756, during the French and Indian War, Col. George Washington proposed, designed, and supervised construction of the largest and most formidable fort on Virginia’s colonial frontier. Equipped with 24 pieces of artillery, the fort served as Col. Washington’s command ...

Fort Loudoun

In 1756, during the French and Indian War, Col. George Washington proposed, designed, and supervised construction of the largest and most formidable fort on Virginia’s colonial frontier. Equipped with 24 pieces of artillery, the fort served as Col. Washington’s command ...