Fort Negley, Civil War fort in Nashville, United States.
Description
Fort Negley is a Civil War fortification in Nashville built atop St. Cloud Hill with a distinctive star shape. The structure features massive limestone blocks arranged to create a geometric defensive system with multiple protruding points.
History
The fort was built between October and December 1862, shortly after the Union Army captured Nashville. It developed as one of the largest inland fortifications of the Civil War to command the strategic position.
Culture
The fort's name honors General James Scott Negley, who fought in Tennessee during the war. Visitors today see reminders of this history in the massive stone walls and preserved structures on the hillside.
Practical
The site is open daily from sunrise to sunset and offers self-guided tours along paved pathways. Information panels along the routes explain the history and layout of the fortification for visitors.
Did you know?
Thousands of workers, including both enslaved and free Black laborers, built this fortification under Union command in just a few months. This achievement shows the immense effort and organizational power required for such a large construction project during wartime.
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