Battery Sevier

 (1916-1933) - Battery Sevier was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 10‑inch coastal gun battery on Fort Pickens, Escambia County, Florida. The battery was named in G.O. 15, 25 Apr 1916, after John Sevier, pioneer, soldier and the first Governor of Tennessee. This battery was constructed as a part of Battery Cullum and did not become a separate battery until 1916. Deactivated in 1933.

Endicott Period (1890-1910)
Originally designated as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with two 10" M1888MII guns mounted on M1894 Disappearing carriages. This was a two story battery with the guns located on the upper level and the magazines below. Shells were moved from the magazine level to the gun loading platform by Taylor-Raymond back deliver shell hoists. No powder hoists were provided. Electrical power was furnished by the emplacement power plant and commercial power.



World War I (1917-1918)
The guns of were not affected by the World War I redistribution or the following 1920 disarmament program but the battery was deemed obsolete and no longer required in 1933.

Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place. This battery is fenced off with no public access to the structures.

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