Episode 5 of 6
The Cumberland Compact
- When
- 1780
- Where
- Cumberland settlement
- Part of
- Founding of Fort Nashborough
In 1780, Robertson drew up the Cumberland Compact, beginning a new phase of autonomy from North Carolina's government.
In 1780, Robertson drew up a constitution called the Cumberland Compact, under which the Cumberland settlement area began a new phase of autonomy from the government of North Carolina. This followed the founding of the fort and the arrival of settler parties the previous year.
Sources
- Fort Nashborough Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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