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Highway 58
Kingston, TN 37763

Fort Southwest Point

City: Kingston, TN
Region: East Tennessee

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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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Roane County Park

Watts Bar Lake Campground & Marina

The Crosseyed Cricket

Euchee Marina & Campground

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Comfort Inn

Woodland Cove Bed & Breakfast

Bayside Marina & Resort

Hala's Place

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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