Fort Southwest Point, Military archaeological site in Kingston, Tennessee.
Fort Southwest Point stands at the meeting point of the Tennessee and Clinch Rivers, featuring reconstructed buildings from the 1797 federal frontier outpost.
The fort operated from 1797 to 1811 as a federal garrison, serving as a critical checkpoint between Knoxville and Nashville during the early American expansion.
The location functioned as a primary negotiation center between the Cherokee Nation and United States government, managing land agreements and road permissions.
Archaeological excavations in the 1980s revealed the original fort layout, including barracks, officer quarters, and a distribution center for military supplies.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee declared in February 2024 that Fort Southwest Point will transition into an official Tennessee State Park.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.86060,-84.52920
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:46
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