Matthew Talbot Cabin Fort Watauga
by Jim Cook
Title
Matthew Talbot Cabin Fort Watauga
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photo Infrared Camera Art
Description
Matthew Talbot, his wife Mary and 7 children lived in this tiny cabin. At one time the Talbots operated a grist mill here, near the Watauga River but when hostilities broke out a fort was hastily constructed. It did not resemble typical forts from that time. Basically, a palisade wall was built up to an existing wall creating in effect an enclosed defense.
The hostilities occurred because of 2 main factors. The first was that the Indians, primarily Cherokee Indians were gradually losing their hunting grounds to the settlers and their belief in Eminent Domain. Couple that problem and the fact that the British were instigating and arming them during the American Revolutionary War.
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February 18th, 2023
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Comments (18)
Joe Schofield
The trifecta : a great image; enhanced with fine processing; and a well crafted description. Fine work, Jim!
Holly April Harris
Yay I get to feature this again! Wonderful photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 2/21/23
Holly April Harris
This is beautifully composed! Lovely image! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the ‘Appalachia America’ group! Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 2/21/23
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