Redoubt Johnson

 (1863-1866) - A U.S. Civil War Redoubt established in 1863 as a part of Fortress Rosecrans in present day Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Named Redoubt Johnson after Brigadier General USV Richard W. Johnson,. The Redoubt was abandoned in 1866 after the end of the war.

History of Redoubt Johnson
Redoubt Johnson and the other three redoubts at Fortress Rosecrans were earthworks, each containing a central cross-shaped blockhouse that provided a final stronghold in case the works were overrun. Each redoubt was considered a fort in itself and the defense plan indicated that each should be manned continuously with doors barred and with sufficient numbers to defend it. The commander was to be held responsible for a vigorous resistance to any enemy attack.

An inspection report dated 14 Jan 1864 indicated that the battery at Redoubt Johnson was under the command of Lieutenant William Pool, 87th Indiana and was armed with four rifled 24 pounders.

Redoubt Johnson was abandoned in 1866 after the end of the war when Fortress Rosecrans was abandoned.

Current Status
No remains.

See Also:
 * Fortress Rosecrans
 * Murfreesboro Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources: Links:
 * Miscellaneous Documents of the House of Representatives for the Second Session of the 51st Congress 1890-'91 with Index, GPO, 1891, Chapt XLIV, page 93, Google Books.
 * North American Forts - Redoubt Johnson