Forts Dickerson and Stanley - 1E 74
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 35° 56.965 W 083° 54.816
17S E 237201 N 3982262
The Tennessee historical marker stands on the east side of US 441, aka Chapman Highway, in front of a Shoney’s restaurant.
Waymark Code: WMKPPC
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
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The text is the same on both sides of the marker and reads:

1E 74

FORTS DICKERSON AND STANLEY

Fort Dickerson to the west and
Fort Stanley to the east were the
center two of four fortified
heights held by the Federals south
of the river during the siege of
Knoxville, Nov. 17-Dec. 4, 1863.
Maj. Gen. Jos. Wheeler C.S.A., made
a vain effort to seize to seize these hills
with cavalry Nov, 15-16. He came
via Sweetwater and Maryville.

TENNESSEE HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Marker Name: Forts Dickerson and Stanley

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Fort

Marker Number: 1E 74

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