Fort Pillow State Park, State park and Civil War site in Lauderdale County, United States
Fort Pillow State Park spans 6.6 square kilometers on the Chickasaw Bluffs, featuring earthwork fortifications overlooking the Mississippi River.
Confederate forces constructed the fort in 1861, naming it after General Gideon Johnson Pillow before a significant battle occurred there in April 1864.
The park's museum and interpretation center document the Civil War battle where Union soldiers, primarily African Americans, faced severe casualties against Confederate troops.
Visitors can explore hiking trails, fish in the waters, camp at designated sites, and participate in guided educational programs about the Civil War.
The preserved earthwork fortifications demonstrate military engineering techniques from the 1860s, rising 65 feet above the Mississippi River floodplain.
Location: Lauderdale County
Inception: 1971
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fort-pillow
GPS coordinates: 35.63611,-89.84222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:02
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