Episode 2 of 6
Robertson's exploration of the Cumberland area
- When
- February 1779
- Where
- Cumberland River valley
- Part of
- Founding of Fort Nashborough
In February 1779, James Robertson set out with a nine-man party to explore the same Cumberland area.
In February 1779, Overmountain leader James Robertson set out with a nine-man exploration party to the French Lick area. This reconnaissance preceded the larger migration he would lead later that year from Fort Patrick Henry toward the new fortified station on the Cumberland.
Sources
- Fort Nashborough Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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