Fort Crutchfield

Fort Crutchfield (1864-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Union Fort established in Chattanoga, Tennessee. Abandoned in 1864.

History

A U.S. Civil War Union Fort established between Fort Lytle and Fort Mihalotzy in Chattanoga, Tennessee. Reportedly had the parapet complete, platform finished, guns mounted, magazines complete and in operation, only the outer works remained incomplete (report dated 29 Jun 1864).

Current Status

Unknown

Context

Location: Chattanoga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Lat: 35.044° Long: -85.32° Elevation: 709' Bing, Google, OldMapsOnline, USGS, OHM

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See Also:

• Chattanooga Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 739
• USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1680751

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Crutchfield

Related:
Fort Lytle, Fort Mihalotzy,