Neverbend Farm
90 acres for sale on the Tennessee River
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History
940 AD
Spanish explorers led by Hernando de Soto discover Hiwassee Island
1541
1770
Cherokee Chief John Jolly born on Hiwassee Island
Revolutionary War hero Colonel Return J. Meigs begins career as US Indian agent to the Cherokee Nation
1801
1807
Col. Meigs establishes Hiwassee Garrison Cherokee Agency in area adjacent to Neverbend Farm
Hiwassee Garrison consisted of the agent’s house and office, the sub-agent’s house, a small magazine to store ammunition, and small buildings to store provisions.
Sam Houston, aged 16, runs away from Kingsport, TN to Hiwassee Island
Lived near Hiwassee Garrison for 2 years, given Cherokee name “Ka’lanu” the Raven.
1809
1813
Hiwassee Garrison served as outpost for over 2,000 troops during the War of 1812 on their way to Alabama
Over 600 volunteer Cherokee signed up to join the US forces here. During the War of 1812, Jackson’s army crossed over this portage making this a critical point for trading routes.
Sam Houston appointed Assistant Cherokee Agent at request of Andrew Jackson
1817
1936
TVA creates Chickamauga Lake between Chickamauga Dam and Watts Bar Dam
Hiwassee Island designated as Wildlife Refuge
1940
1990
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival begins at Hiwassee Refuge
Cherokee Removal Memorial Park opens
2013
2017
BassMasters Magazine votes Chickamauga Lake as top bass fishing area in US