Battery Noble

 (1863-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Battery Noble in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863, after Lieutenant William Noble, Adjutant 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, who was killed in a charge on enemy rifle pits in front of Fort Sanders on 24 Nov 1863. Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Noble
The Battery was hastily established in 1863 to counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located at a loop-holed house south of Kingston Road. Configured for eight gun platforms.

Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
Unknown status.

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

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Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Noble