Nashville Blacks in the Civil War (3A-132) - Nashville, TN
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cldisme
N 36° 08.748 W 086° 46.576
16S E 520127 N 4000143
The contribution of the local black population to the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM67D6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2009
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Between the entrances of Fort Negley and Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee, visitors can find this Tennessee Historical Marker which reads as follows:
3A-132
Nashville Blacks in the Civil War
From October-December 1862, on this hill, black laborers helped the Union Army build Fort Negley. In November, blacks helped defend the unfinished fort against Confederate attack. During the Battle of Nashville (December 1864), nearly 13,000 black soldiers aided in the defeat of the Confederates. By 1865, blacks had assisted the Union Army in building 23 fortifications around Nashville.
Marker Name: Nashville Blacks in the Civil War
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 3A-132
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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Visit Instructions:
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