Cabin of William Richardson Site of Indian Massacre
Title | Cabin of William Richardson Site of Indian Massacre |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2001 |
Authors | Linn, Beulah D. |
Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter |
Volume | 27 |
Issue Number | 4 |
Pages | 16-18 |
Date Published | winter |
Subjects | Cemeteries, Cherokee Indians, History |
Description | Recounts the murder of five people and other acts of violence in the area later named Richardson's Cove. Includes excerpts from William Richardson's application for Revolutionary War pension, with names of witnesses. Describes the location and current state of the Richardson graveyard. |
Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |