Battle of Nashville & Beyond

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Fort Delaware

Fort Delaware Civil War POW Camp: 

 
Fort Delaware Park Website Link

During the American Civil War, Fort Delaware was used to house Confederate prisoners of war. Many Gettysburg captured soldiers, including my great uncle Lt. David Philips, were housed here. Most of the POW’s were actually housed outside of the fort walls. The active duty fort was mostly occupied by the U.S. Army. Only senior Confederate officers had quarters within the walls. The rest of the prisoners occupied 54 barracks on the island. A full scale reproduction is constructed on the grounds.

The fort is open from May through September. It’s located on an island accessible from Delaware City by ferry.

45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706

State Park Brochure PDF

“During the American Civil War, Fort Delaware housed more than 30,000 Confederate prisoners over the course of three years. In this first-ever study of the POW camp, the authors delve into the issues that everyone on the island confronted: poor drainage, lack of provisions, overcrowding, boredom, disease, and worse. But the men and women forced to endure the harsh conditions also determined to carve out a community–to not only survive, but perhaps even thrive. This remarkable story of that community will shatter all previously held ideas about life in a Civil War POW camp.” – Unlikely Allies

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Gibraltar of the West

Columbus-Belmont Battlefield: 

Early in the war, troops under Confederate General Leonidas Polk fortified a strategic line on the bluff’s of the Mississippi River here. In September of 1861, it marked the South’s first move into Kentucky. To prevent passage of Union gunboats downstream, a huge chain was stretched across the river. Soon after it was deployed, it broke due to the shear force of the river. A section of the chain and massive anchor is on display in the park.

After the Federal successes in Tennessee at Forts Donelson and Henry, Confederates evacuated Columbus on March 2, 1862. U.S. Army troops moved in the next day, holding the fortress for the remainder of the war.

This was the northern most fortification held by the Confederates on the Mississippi River. It was literally the high-water mark on the Mississippi for the South. It was also one of General U.S. Grant’s first major operations.

Columbus-Belmont State Park: 350 Park Road, Columbus, KY 42032 

Take a 360º augmented virtual tour of the site below. Click on the full screen icon at the bottom of the panorama for a full size few.

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Fort Negley 360

Fort Negley Exposed 

 

Revised: 29 DEC 2016

1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203

Hidden for decades

At least 50 years of undergrowth has obscured this Nashville treasure.  This 8 acre city park has been draped in a thicket that hid her from view, and invited a massive influx of homeless camps. Thanks to Mayor Megan Barry’s office, this national landmark has new perspectives from all directions. It can now actually be seen from I-65, which appears to have already increased attendance at the Visitor Center.

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Photo by Blake Henderson

This American Civil War Fort in Nashville, Tennessee was restored in 2004 with walkways and interpretive signage. Fort Negley Park provides a great view of downtown Nashville and has an impressive visitor center (Tue-Sat). It’s only about 5 minutes from the city center.

This 360º panoramic tour includes the fort’s grounds and visitor center, Fort Casino (Rose Park), General Thomas Command Post (Love Circle), General Woods HQ at the Belmont Mansion and Wood’s outerworks (21st Avenue at Saint Bernard Park). It includes site links to the National Cemetery and other virtual Nashville Civil War sites.

Note: get the full screen experience by clicking the icon in the lower left of the screen frame. A zoom option is available also for reading the historical signage. Some markers are embedded in the floating icons.

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Address: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203

Built: 1862

Area: 8 acres

Hours:

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12–4PM

Wednesday

12–4PM

Thursday

12–4PM

Friday

12–4PM

Saturday

9AM–4PM

Sunday

Closed

Phone: (615) 862-8470

Architect: James St. Clair Morton

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Fort Negley Fly-By

Tour Fort Negley

 

See the largest inland Civil War fort in the United States from a perspective never seen before. See a virtual tour of the fort in 360º panorama’s.

 

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Fort Morton

Fort #3 in the Nashville defenses: 

 

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Rose Park: 1000 Edgehill Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Fort Morton (3) (1862-1867) – A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1862 in present day Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Named Fort Morton after Brigadier General USV, James St. Clair Morton, who was killed before Petersburg 17 Jun 1864. The fort was abandoned by Union troops in 1867 after the end of the war and after Tennessee had returned to the Union. – fortwiki.com

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Possible location of Fort Morton at the Rose Park Pavilion

 

Federal Tour of Forts, earthworks and Headquarters:

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