Fort Loudoun

Fort Loudoun is a British colonial fort with diamond-shaped walls and bastions positioned at each corner of the structure. The reconstructed interior contains wooden buildings, cannon positions, and open spaces that reflect how soldiers and traders used the compound.

The fort was built between 1756 and 1757 as a military outpost during the conflict between British and French forces in North America. It represented Britain's effort to establish control over the southern frontier and maintain trade relationships with local Native peoples.

The exhibits here display items belonging to British soldiers and Cherokee people, showing how these two groups lived alongside each other. You can see tools, clothing, and personal belongings that tell stories of their daily interactions.

The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset and visitors can walk through the reconstructed fort freely without reservations. Wear sturdy shoes since the site includes both maintained paths and uneven terrain around the compound.

The entire fort was physically relocated and rebuilt on higher ground in 1979 to save it from being submerged by a new lake. This rescue operation preserved the structure itself rather than just its foundations or artifacts.