Historical Marker

Fort Butler

Hiwassee Street at Hiwassee River bridge in Murphy · Murphy · Cherokee

North Carolina marker

Inscription

One of forts in which Gen.

Winfield Scott gathered the

Cherokee before moving them west in 1838. Stood 1/4 mile southwest.

Location

AddressHiwassee Street at Hiwassee River bridge in Murphy
CityMurphy
CountyCherokee
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.083890, -84.037290

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