Fort Henry
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N 36° 27.380 W 088° 00.812
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Fort Henry
Waymark Code: WM16BY
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2007
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Feb. 6, 1862
About 4 miles North this one of two forst erected to deny Tennessee River to the Federals. Ft. Heiman faced it from the Kentucky side. It was surrendered following naval bombardment, to Flag Officer A.H. Foote, USN, by Brig. Gen. Lloyd Tilghman, CSA, who had about 60 men remaining. From there, U.S. Grant marched his Army of the Ohio to besiege Ft. Donelson.
Marker Name: Fort Henry
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 3C 35
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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