Fort Hill (5)

 (1863-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Fort first established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Fort Hill in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863, after Captain John W. Hill, 12th Kentucky Cavalry, who fell during the siege of Knoxville on 18 Nov 1863. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Hill
The Fort was hastily established in 1863 on the extreme eastern edge of the lines, to help counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located on Mabry's Hill at Surrey Street and Saxton Avenue.

Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains and no markers.

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

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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Hill