Battery Cruft

 (1863-1866) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1863 as a part of Fortress Rosecrans in present day Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. Named Battery Cruft after Brigadier General Charles Cruft. The Battery was abandoned in 1866 after the end of the war when Fortress Rosecrans was abandoned.

History of Battery Cruft
Battery Cruft and the other Batteries at Fortress Rosecrans were lightly armed earthworks along the outer perimeter providing strong points along a line of rifle trenches that connected them. Each Battery was served by three to nine guns under the command of a commissioned officer with 60 to 100 enlisted men present.

Battery Cruft was abandoned in 1866 after the end of the war when Fortress Rosecrans was abandoned.

Current Status
No remains.

See Also:
 * Fortress Rosecrans
 * Murfreesboro Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources: Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Cruft