Localwaters

The Battle of Rock Island – November 9, 1793* *Other sources give differing dates Excerpt from: The Caney Fork of the Cumberland Rock Island Battle – Pages 6-8 “The Battle of Rock Island, though small in many respects, was important as it marked the end of Indian warfare in Middle Tennessee and was one of […]

Sligo is a place name on the Caney Fork River, now covered by Center Hill Lake. Sligo is the area around the Hwy 70 bridge that passes over The Caney Fork River. Sligo Marina is located just down river near the bridge. Excerpt from “History of Dekalb County, Tennessee” No doubt there was a tavern […]