Fort Negley Site - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The guns of Fort Negley, commanding three turnpikes to the South & Southeast, opened the Battle of Nashville, Dec. 15, 1864. This site was selected by Capt. J.S. Morton as the key strongpoint in the Federal line around the city. The European style fort, named for General James S. Negley, was built of stone, logs, earth & railway iron.

Marker Name: Fort Negley Site Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Fort Marker Number: No. 55 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

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