Fort Palmer
Fort Palmer (1864-1864) - A U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1864 near Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Abandoned in 1864.
History of Fort Palmer
Established in 1864 during the Union occupation of Chattanooga to reinforce the earlier defenses, probably used to garrison infantry. Abandoned in 1864.
Current Status
On the site of old Park Place School (now condos)
Context
Location:
1000 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Lat: 35.04° Long: -85.294°
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OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
See Also:
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 744.
Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Palmer
- Notes from the Ninth Circle - Federal Military Occupation of Chattanooga
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