Fort Huntington Smith

 (1863-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1863 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Fort Huntington Smith in G.O. 37 (Army of the Ohio), 11 Dec 1863 after Lt. Colonel W. Huntington Smith, 20th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, who was killed in action on 16 Nov 1863 at Campbell's Station, Tennessee. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Huntington Smith
Established in 1863 as a large Federal earthwork fort fronting 150 yards and commanding the valley to the north.

Abandoned in 1865.

Current Status
No remains one marker.

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

Sources:
 * , page 741.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Huntington Smith