Battery Zoellner

Battery Zoellner (1863-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Battery first established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Named Battery Zoellner in G.O. 37, 11 Dec 1863 (Army of the Ohio), after Lieutenant Frank Zoellner, 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, who was mortally wounded in the assault on enemy rifle pits before Fort Sanders on 24 Nov 1863. Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. History of Battery Zoellner Battery Zoellner was one of 20 named Union fortifications surrounding Knoxville, Tennessee (8 Forts and 12 Batteries) during the U.S. Civil War. This ring of defenses was established late in 1863 to counter a Confederate threat to the city. Confederate forces attempted to capture the city in November-December 1863 and laid siege to the city. Large losses were sustained by Confederate forces attempting to take Fort Sanders and the Confederates withdrew, lifting the siege. The Battery was hastily established in 1863 to counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located between Fort Sanders and Second Creek. Configured for four gun platforms. The Battery was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. Current Status Unknown status. Location: Forest Ave. between 11th and 13th Streets, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Maps & Images Lat: 35.96333 Long: -83.92750 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 945' See Also: Knoxville Defense System - U.S. Civil War Sources: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1680437 Links: North American Forts - Battery Zoellner Visited: No