Battery Terrill (2)

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1861 in Northwest Washington DC. Named Battery Terrill after Brigadier General William R. Terrill,, who was killed 8 Oct 1862, at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. Battery site abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Terrill
Established in 1861 as an earthen field gun battery with emplacements for seven guns. Contiguous to and in advance of Fort Kearny.

The battery was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
Trace remains, no markers.

See Also:
 * Fort Kearny
 * Washington DC Fort Ring
 * Washington DC Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:
 * , page 140.
 * , page 140.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Terrill
 * NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses