1743 Map of Fort Assumption in Tennessee

Fort Assumption in Tennessee: Exploring This Early French Stronghold

Fort Assumption, also known as Fort De L’Assumption, was built in the early 18th century and played a critical role in French colonial ambitions in North America. Strategically located on the Fourth Chickasaw Bluff, it was pivotal for military defense, trade control, and establishing French influence in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Led by Jean-Baptiste Le … Read more