Honoring the Stars and Stripes in East Tennessee Saved the Lives of Confederates
| Title | Honoring the Stars and Stripes in East Tennessee Saved the Lives of Confederates |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 1988 |
| Authors | McTeer, Will A. |
| Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Pages | 13-18 |
| Date Published | spring |
| Subjects | Civil War, Personal narratives, Rifles |
| Description | This story, excerpted from the book Among Loyal Mountaineers, recounts the story of a detachment of Confederate soldiers who were given hospitality from Unionist mountain folk because they saluted the flag as they came to confiscate guns. It is preceded by a photograph and brief biography of Will McTeer and three photographs of Miller's Cove, where the incident occurred. The story is republished in the 2011 fall-winter issue. |
| Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |
