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Fort Pillow ~ April 12, 1864
TN 87, Henning,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 40' 39.659988",
-89° 35' 8.219976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Federal forces captured this important Confederate work, 18 miles west, in 1862. To end depredations committed by the Federal garrison, Forrest, with a force from his Confederate Cavalry Corps, attacked and captured the fort. Of the garrison of 551 white and Negro troops, 221 were killed. The rest, some wounded, were captured.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Fort Pillow ~ April 12, 1864 Historical Marker Location Map, Henning, Tennessee Map
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