Fort Loudoun State Park, Colonial fort and state park in Vonore, Tennessee
Fort Loudoun State Park is a reconstructed British fort from the 1700s located on a peninsula surrounded by water. The park combines restored military structures with trails and natural areas along the shoreline.
British colonists built this fort in 1756 during a major conflict between European powers fighting for control of North America. Keeping alliances with Cherokee leaders was essential for the British military strategy at that time.
The visitor center displays objects found during excavations and tells stories about how colonial soldiers and Cherokee people lived and interacted. You can see the everyday items that both groups used and understand how they shared this land.
The visitor center offers maps and information to help you explore the site. Walking trails of different lengths make it easy to see both the fort structures and the surrounding landscape.
The fort sits on a peninsula almost completely surrounded by water, creating an unusual geography that you notice as you walk around. This water location was one of the reasons the British chose this spot for their fort.
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