Confederate Redoubt No. 4 - Spanish Fort, AL
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hoteltwo
N 30° 40.899 W 087° 54.679
16R E 412710 N 3394675
Marker located on Spanish Main St. near Cavalry Charge, describes the action during the Battle of Spanish Fort, surrounding Red Fort, also known as Redoubt No. 4.
Waymark Code: WMTXJQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2017
Views: 5
Marker text:
Redoubt No. 4 was part of the Confederate line known as Red Fort. Capt. John Phillip’s Tennessee Light Artillery manned the redoubt until they were relieved on April 4, 1865 by Garrity's Alabama Light Artillery. Lt. Henry Carrell temporally commanded Garrity’s Battery during the battle. The redoubt was armed with two 12-pounder Napoleons, one 12-pounder howitzer and two mortars.
Marker Name: Confederate Redoubt No. 4
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Erected by Sons of Confederate Veterans -Admiral Semmes Camp 11.
Date Dedicated / Placed: N/A
Marker Number: N/A
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