Fort Comstock

 (1863-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort first established in 1863 on Summit Hill in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Fort Comstock in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863 (Army of the Ohio), after Lt Colonel Lorin L. Comstock, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, who was killed during the siege of Knoxville. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Comstock
The Fort was hastily established in 1863 on Summit Hill to counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located on Summit Hill near the railroad depot.

Abandoned in 1865.

Current Status
Unknown status.

See Also:
 * Knoxville Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:
 * , page 739.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Comstock