Sawyer's Fort

Sawyer's Fort (HMLZS)

Location: Corryton, TN 37721 Knox County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 9.09', W 83° 45.234'

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On this site, about 1785, Col. John Sawyer, a soldier of the Revolution, built a homestead and fort for protection against Indians. Emory Road, which ran Southwest to the Clinch River 1788 passed through here.
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Marker Number1E 35
Placed ByTennessee Historical Commission
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Date Added Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 9:05pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 252243 N 4004266
Decimal Degrees36.15150000, -83.75390000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 9.09', W 83° 45.234'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 9' 5.40" N, 83° 45' 14.04" W
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Area Code(s)865
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 10100-10104 E Emory Rd, Corryton TN 37721, US
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