Hiwassee Garrison Site
- Also Known As: Archaeological site 40RH35
- Vicinity: Mouth of the Hiwassee River where it joins the Tennessee River
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1807/00/00 | Col Return Jonathan Meigs | Work | Cherokee Nation and military agent for the United States War Department, Meigs establishes headquarters, Hiwassee Garrison, near the confluence of the Hiwassee River and Tennessee River. |
| Particulars for Hiwassee Garrison Site: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | Angloamerican |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Historic Use | Military Facility |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Sight Category | Site |
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