Fort Lytle

Fort Lytle (1863-1864) - A Union U.S. Civil War fort built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Abandoned in 1864. Also known as Star Fort (3). Fort Lytle Plan. History A Union U.S. Civil War earthworks fort built as a five pointed star on Academy Hill just east of Poplar Street between present day 13th and 14th street. The walls were 20 foot high surrounded by 10 to 15 foot dry ditches. Built with a central blockhouse and mounts for five guns. Current Status No remains. Location: Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Maps & Images Lat: 35.0416667 Long: -85.3158333 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 696' See Also: Chattanooga Defense System - U.S. Civil War Sources: Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 743 Links: North American Forts - Fort Lytle Visited: No