Lauderdale
Confederate Sharpshooters
From several high elevations overlooking the fort, Confederate sharpshooters were able to fire upon any Union soldiers who showed...
Confederate Water Batteries
The earthen structure nearby, mile in length, was constructed by the Confederates by order of General Gideon Pillow in July, 1861.
Earthworks Over River Batteries
These earthworks protected the river batteries from attack by land.
Fort Pillow
Henning, TN
Federal forces captured this important Confederate work, 18 miles west, in 1862.
General N.B. Forrest's Command Position
General Forrest positioned himself in the area of the Inner Breastworks when he arrived on the morning of April 12, 1864.
Inner Breastworks
This second line of breastworks is located between the long line of outer breastworks and the Union fort.
Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts
Several days before the battle the Union brought two 10 pound Parrotts to Fort Pillow.
Union Artillery 12 Pound Howitzers
At the time of the Battle of Fort Pillow, these two northern embrasures or openings in the parapet were fortified with 12 pound howitzers.
Union Artillery 6 Pound James Rifles
At the right of the Battery of Fort Pillow these two middle embrasures or openings in the parapet were fortified with two 6 pounder rifles.