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Address and Phone:
1226 S. Kentucky St.
Kingston, TN 37763
Phone: (865) 376-3641
Fort Southwest Point
City: Kingston, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East
Fort Southwest Point, built in 1797, was a working fort with as many as 625 soldiers until being closed in 1811. After excavations by the Department of Conservation, the University of Tennessee and the City of Kingston, the fort is being reconstructed on its original foundation and includes a barracks, blockhouse and 250 feet of palisade walls.
Living history re-enactors in period clothing provide a look at the life of the era.
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Upcoming events
Date: May 24, 2013
THE SHED- Leon Russell
Location: Maryville, TN
Date: May 25, 2013
Take it to the Lake 2013
Location: Morristown, TN
Date: May 25, 2013
Exploring the 1940 Census
Location: Knoxville, TN
Date: May 25, 2013
The Palace Theater- CD Release Concert
Location: Maryville, TN
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