Advance on Fort Donelson
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krsmith2
N 36° 30.584 W 087° 56.670
16S E 415424 N 4040902
Union advance on Fort Donelson by this road, that follow the telegraph line.
Waymark Code: WME7KD
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2012
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Advance on Fort Donelson
---------Feb. 11-12, 1862 -----------------
Here was formerly a road following a telegraph line between Dover and Tennessee River. Following Ft. Henry’s capture, Grant’s Army of the Ohio marched on Ft. Donelson in two columns, the northernmost on this road. Leading in battle formation was the 2nd Brig. 1st Div. Col. W. H. L. Wallace. Units of the 2nd Div., Brig. Gen. C. F. Smith, followed in march column.
Marker Name: Advance on Fort Donelson
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 3C 32
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission.
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