The Nocatula Legend
A wounded English officer from Fort Loudon was
befriendly by an Indian Chief and nursed back to health by
Nocatula, daughter of the Chief. The soldier, given the name of
Connestoga, "The Oak," was accepted into the tribe and married
Nocatula. A jealous suitor attacked Connestoga with a knife. As he
lay dying Nocatula confessed her eternal love and plunged a knife
into her breast. Buried together, the Chief placed an acorn in
Connestoga's hand and a hackberry in Nocatula's hand, symbolizing
undying love. From these there developed two trees which stood on
this spot for 150 years.
So reads the sign here with the Legend of
Nocatula. Locals have another legend that goes along with this one.
Sometimes at night, shadowy white figures are seen around this
area. Many people have seen them. They are believed to be the
ghosts of the ill-fated couple. They never appear hostile or scary
and people have said that perhaps their love survived even
death.