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Fort Dickerson (2)

TN 71, on Fort Dickerson Hill, Knoxville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 56' 53.999988", -83° 54' 57.6"
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Linking with other hills south of the river, this Union position was a major factor in the defense of Knoxville. Occupied on Nov. 1, 1862, by the 2nd Brig. (Col. Daniel Cameron), 3rd Div., XXIII Corps, its gunfire broke up an attempt on Nov. 15-16 by Conf

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
    Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States
 
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