Fort Higley

 (1863-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort first established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Fort Higley in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863, after Captain Joel P. Higley, 7th Ohio Cavalry, who was killed at Blue Springs 10 Oct 1863. The Fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Higley
Fort Higley was a small fort, hastily established in 1863 to counter the Confederate threat to the city. The fort comprised all the works on the hill west of the railroad embankment on the south side of the river. These works included a two gun artillery position and attached rifle trenches.

The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
Some earthworks remains and no markers.

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

Sources:
 * , page 741.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Higley