Fort Sully, Civil War artillery battery near Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
The earthwork fortification sits atop Hancock Hill, featuring multiple strategic positions for cannons and mortars overlooking the surrounding territory.
The battery was constructed between September and October 1864 to strengthen Fort Leavenworth defenses against potential Confederate forces under General Sterling Price.
The battery bears the name of General Alfred Sully, who served at Fort Leavenworth during the initial phase of the Civil War.
Present-day visitors can reach the remaining crater-like earthwork structure through the powerline clearing behind Stanley Avenue and Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.
The battery housed numerous M1819 24-pounder siege guns, transported up the steep hillside from Fort Leavenworth's armory to establish its primary defense system.
Location: Kansas
GPS coordinates: 39.37000,-94.93920
Latest update: March 23, 2025 19:23
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