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Fort Dickerson

Chapman Highway SE north of Woodlawn Pike SE, Knoxville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 56' 42.54", -83° 54' 44.039988"
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This Federal work was a major factor in the defense of Knoxville against Lt. Gen. Longstreet's assault in November, 1863. The fort and neighboring hills were manned by the 2nd Brigade(Cameron), 3rd Div., XXIII Corps, which repulsed by fire Wheeler's Cava

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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