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Advance on Fort Donelson
U.S. 79, 4.2 miles west of junction with 49,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 28' 28.439976",
-87° 57' 21.6"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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Here was the Ridge Road from Ft. Henry to Ft. Donelson. After Ft. Henry's capture, Grant marched the southernmost column of the Army of the Ohio on Ft. Donelson along this route. Leading, in battle formation was the 1st Brig., 1st Div. Col. R.J. Oglesby, followed by the 3rd Brig., Col. W.R. Morrison and part of the 3rd Div:, Brig. Gen. Lewis Wallace; part of this division went by river.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Advance on Fort Donelson Tennessee Map
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