Fort Loudoun
Cherokee Siege
State: Tennessee
County: Monroe County
Founded: 1756
Abandoned: 1760
Peak Population: 300 soldiers
Fort Loudoun was the first British fort west of the Appalachians. Cherokee warriors besieged it in 1760; the garrison surrendered and was massacred. The fort is reconstructed in a state historic area with a museum.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- First British western fort
- Cherokee siege 1760
- Reconstructed
Location
Address: Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, TN
Coordinates: 35.5167, -84.25