Battery Fearns

 (1863-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Battery first established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Battery Fearns in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863 (Army of the Ohio), after Lieutenant Charles W. Fearns, Adjutant 45th Ohio Mounted Infantry, who was killed in action at Fort Sanders on 18 Nov 1963. Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. Also known as Fort Fearns.

History of Battery Fearns
The Battery was hastily established in 1863 to counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located on Flint Hill. Configured for 29 gun platforms and included a large well ventilated magazine.

Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
Unknown status.

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

Sources:
 * , page 740.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Fearns
 * Tennessee Sourcebook - 1865 Inspection Report