Fort Webb, Bowling Green, KY
N 37° 00.775 W 086° 25.963
16S E 550466 N 4096455
Remnants of an old fort just outside the country club.
Waymark Code: WMFHB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2006
Views: 15
Constructed by CSA during early days of Civil War. One of Numerous fortifications in Bowling Green area used by CSA and Union forces. Located at head of navigation on Barren and Green River systems, Bowling Green became important stronghold with two railroads to Memphis and Nashville. Threats from Union forces caused CSA to abandon town Feb. 14, 1862.
County / Borough / Parish: Warren
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Defense: Fortification
Current function: Landscape: Park
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Street address: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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