Fort Southwest Point in Roane County preserves a significant chapter of early Tennessee and U.S. history. Constructed in 1797 by federal troops, the fort served as a military post, supply depot, and the headquarters of Cherokee Indian Agent Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs. This site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, reflecting its lasting historical and archaeological significance.
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