Fort Dickerson - 1E 82
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 35° 56.900 W 083° 54.960
17S E 236980 N 3982149
This Tennessee historical marker is located up on the heights where Fort Dickerson was located.
Waymark Code: WMKPN8
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
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This Tennessee marker stands at the entrance to the remains of Fort Dickerson. The second side of the marker backs up against some flower bushes and is difficult to photograph completely. The text of the sign is the same on both sides and reads:

1E 82

FORT DICKERSON

Linking with other hills south of
the river, this Union position was
a major factor in the defense of
Knoxville. Occupied on Nov. 1, 1863,
by the 2nd Brig. (Col. Daniel Cameron),
3rd Div., XXIII Corps, its gunfire
broke up an attempt on Nov. 15-16
by Confederate cavalry which had
come via Sweetwater and Maryland
to seize these heights in Long-
street's bid to capture the city.

TENNESSEE HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Marker Name: Fort Dickerson

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Fort

Marker Number: 1E 82

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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