The Sevier/Jackson DuelThe Sevier/Jackson Duel
In 1803 John Sevier was the governor of the state of Tennessee and Andrew Jackson was a Superior Court judge, both in Knoxville. They were also bitter political rivals. One
Category: The Appalachian Frontier
The Battle of Point Pleasant – October 10, 1774The Battle of Point Pleasant – October 10, 1774
In the early 1770s colonists from Virginia were moving west toward the Ohio River Valley, into lands occupied by the Shawnee and Mingo Indian tribes. This movement of settlers, as
John Sevier’s Birthday – September 23, 1745John Sevier’s Birthday – September 23, 1745
On this day in 1745 John Sevier was born near the town of New Market, Virginia, the oldest of seven children born to Valentine and Joanna Sevier. Valentine Sevier owned
Siege of Boonesborough – September 7, 1778Siege of Boonesborough – September 7, 1778
On this day in 1778 Chief Blackfish led a group of Shawnee allied with the British in a siege of Boonesborough, Kentucky, that lasted 11 days. Blackfish had previously captured
The Batts And Fallam ExpeditionThe Batts And Fallam Expedition
In 1671 Thomas Batts and Richard Fallam set out from Appomatox Town (near present day Petersburg), Virginia, on a mission of exploration into Appalachia. Along the way they discovered the
The French SettlementThe French Settlement
During the French Revolution a French baron attempted to establish a colony of Frenchmen in Appalachia, at present-day St. Paul, Virginia. Today we tell you that story. You can subscribe
Visiting The French SettlementVisiting The French Settlement
This week on our audio podcast we tell the story of Baron Francois Pierre de TuBoeuf, a Frenchman who tried to establish a French settlement in Appalachia in the 1790s.
Joseph MartinJoseph Martin
Explorer, surveyor, soldier and Indian agent are all jobs held by Joseph Martin. He also built a settlement, Martin’s Station, that was a way station for settlers moving west into
George Washington’s Lost ColonyGeorge Washington’s Lost Colony
After the French and Indian War the governor of Virginia awarded veterans land in the western part of the state in payment for their service to king and colony. Among
The Cumberland GapThe Cumberland Gap
For those of you wondering “where’s this week’s video” we have an answer. It’s right down below! Steve took a trip to Cumberland Gap to hike the same trail that