Historical Highway Markers

Smith's Fort

XY-17

Near here, in 1774, stood Daniel Smith's Fort, also known as Fort Christian. The fort was named for Smith, who was a surveyor and captain of the military company on upper Clinch River.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1929

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