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Battle of Fort Loudoun
1760
8 August 1760
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type of battle

war or event

Cherokee Indian Wars

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

When Governor William Lyttelton of South Carolina unwisely provoked war against the Cherokee, Chief Oconostota besieged Fort Loudoun, near Vonore, Tennessee, held by Colonel Paul Demeré. Captain John Stuart negotiated a surrender, but the 200-strong garrison was butchered as they left for Fort Prince George. Stuart was captured and Demeré was tortured to death.


   
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