2.1 Mi. E. on Island Park Road and on hill to left above the spring stood the residence fort of Captain Jacob Womack, who served in colonial & Revolutionary wars. Built before 1774 it served to protect nearby settlers from Indian attacks. About 1785 Capt. Womack moved farther west and the fort was abandoned.

Marker is at the intersection of Bluff City Highway (Tennessee Route 37) and Silver Grove Road on Bluff City Highway.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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