Fort Pillow
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Federal forces captured this important Confederate work, 18 miles west, in 1862. To end depredations committed by the Federal garrison, Forrest, with a force from his Confederate Cavalry Corps, attacked and captured the fort. Of the garrison of 551 white
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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.
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.