The Wataugans

Max Dixon
The historic Watauga Association, the first form of government in the Overmountain country, was established in 1772. Much has been written about this settlement which Theodore Roosevelt called the first “free and independent community on the continent” established by Europeans of American birth.
Originally published as part of a series for the Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, this well-written volume gives necessary background information and details the early activities in that area in the 1760s. It thoroughly covers the settlement during its vanguard role in the 1770s and chronicles the various events that brought a change from that of a holding action to one of aggressive expansion in the 1780s.
Replete with historical facts from a most exciting and eventful era, this fascinating account includes differing views from noted observers; but surely all would agree “the influence of the Watauga Association in molding Tennessee affairs…has been substantial.” This edition includes an index, giving added value to the well-illustrated volume.
First Published 1976 / This Edition 1989 / 80 pages / 7" ¥ 10"
ISBN: 0-932807-47-X / Trade Paper / $6.95