Fort Defiance / Fort Bruce 1861-1965 - Clarksville, TN
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A historical sign at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center in Clarksville, TN.
Waymark Code: WM18EE8
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2023
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Fort Defiance
Fort Bruce
An earthenworks fort hastily erected by confederate forces in the winter of 1861-62. Fort Defiance surrendered to union gunboats in Feb. 1862. Renamed Fort Bruce and continually manned by federal forces from Oct. 1862 to Sept. 1865, the fort was positioned to defend Clarksville from attack up the Cumberland River or across the Red River bridge. Although the post was never directly assaulted, heavy skirmishing in the area occurred in 1862 and 1863. In 1864 and 1865 the garrison operated against guerrillas infesting the Cumberland River region.
Group that erected the marker: City of Clarksville
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
120 Duncan St
Clarksville, TN USA
37040
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