Tellico Blockhouse, Archaeological site and military outpost in Monroe County, Tennessee, US
The federal outpost stood at the junction of Nine Mile Creek and Little Tennessee River, featuring a 120-foot by 100-foot structure within defensive palisades.
Constructed in 1794 following Governor William Blount's agreement with Cherokee chief Hanging Maw, the blockhouse served as a frontier post until 1807.
Federal agents at Tellico Blockhouse trained Cherokee people in textile production, exchanging cotton cards and spinning wheels for local food and furs.
The site contains exposed archaeological foundations within Fort Loudoun State Historical Area, accessible through modern excavations conducted by University of Tennessee researchers.
In December 1797, the garrison celebrated one of Tennessee's first documented Christmas celebrations with a dinner party on the frozen Little Tennessee River.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.59990,-84.20290
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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