Fort Harker, Civil War fortification in Stevenson, United States.
The square earthen redoubt measures 150 feet on each side with 14-foot-high walls and contains seven cannon positions around a central blockhouse.
The Union Army constructed Fort Harker in 1862 to protect the strategic railroad junction between Memphis-Charleston and Nashville-Chattanooga lines during the Civil War.
The fort grounds host regular historical demonstrations where participants recreate military camp life and conduct battle reenactments from the American Civil War period.
Visitors can access the fort grounds daily through the city park system, with guided tours available upon request at the Stevenson city office.
The fortification features an eight-sided wooden blockhouse at its center, accessed by an original drawbridge design spanning a deep dry moat.
Location: Alabama
GPS coordinates: 34.86944,-85.83194
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:52
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