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A 97 acre Confederate Army post established early in 1861 at the beginning of the [[U.S. Civil War]]. The post was located at a strategic bend on the Cumberland River. | A 97 acre Confederate Army post established early in 1861 at the beginning of the [[U.S. Civil War]]. The post was located at a strategic bend on the Cumberland River. | ||
[[File:Battle of Fort Donelson LOC 3g01764v.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The Battle of Fort Donelson]] | [[File:Battle of Fort Donelson LOC 3g01764v.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The Battle of Fort Donelson]] | ||
Fort Donelson was captured by Union Forces under General [[Ulysses S. Grant]] on 16 Feb 1862 in the Battle of Fort Donelson and remained in Union hands for the remainder of the war. Grant captured the fort after a four-day siege and famously demanded "unconditional and immediate surrender" of the Fort commander, General [[Simon B. Buckner]] {{Cullum|1216}}, who reluctantly complied. The fall of the fort was a major Union victory and Grant took between 12-15,000 prisoners. The Union lost some 5,000 killed and 450 missing. The victory opened up Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union. | Fort Donelson was captured by Union Forces under General [[Ulysses S. Grant]] on 16 Feb 1862 in the [[Battle of Fort Donelson]] and remained in Union hands for the remainder of the war. Grant captured the fort after a four-day siege and famously demanded "unconditional and immediate surrender" of the Fort commander, General [[Simon B. Buckner]] {{Cullum|1216}}, who reluctantly complied. The fall of the fort was a major Union victory and Grant took between 12-15,000 prisoners. The Union lost some 5,000 killed and 450 missing. The victory opened up Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union. | ||
Confederate forces attempted, unsuccessfully, to retake the fort in February 1863 and again in September 1863. | Confederate forces attempted, unsuccessfully, to retake the fort in February 1863 and again in September 1863. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Must See! Fort Donelson National Military Park, Stewart County, Tennessee. Restored earthworks fort. The upper and lower batteries have been restored and populated with period cannons. Included in the park but off-site from the main fort is the restored Dover Hotel which was the site of the surrender of the fort. | Must See! Fort Donelson National Military Park, Stewart County, Tennessee. Restored earthworks fort. The upper and lower batteries have been restored and populated with period cannons. Included in the park but off-site from the main fort is the restored Dover Hotel which was the site of the surrender of the fort. | ||
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Fort Donelson (1861-1865) - A Confederate Army post established in 1861 during the U.S. Civil War on the Cumberland River in Stewart County, Tennessee. Named for Confederate General Daniel Donelson (Cullum 396). Captured by Union Forces under General Ulysses S. Grant, (Cullum 1187), on 16 Feb 1862 in the Battle of Fort Donelson. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.
Fort Donelson HistoryA 97 acre Confederate Army post established early in 1861 at the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. The post was located at a strategic bend on the Cumberland River.  Fort Donelson was captured by Union Forces under General Ulysses S. Grant on 16 Feb 1862 in the Battle of Fort Donelson and remained in Union hands for the remainder of the war. Grant captured the fort after a four-day siege and famously demanded "unconditional and immediate surrender" of the Fort commander, General Simon B. Buckner (Cullum 1216), who reluctantly complied. The fall of the fort was a major Union victory and Grant took between 12-15,000 prisoners. The Union lost some 5,000 killed and 450 missing. The victory opened up Tennessee and Kentucky to the Union. Confederate forces attempted, unsuccessfully, to retake the fort in February 1863 and again in September 1863. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.
Current StatusMust See! Fort Donelson National Military Park, Stewart County, Tennessee. Restored earthworks fort. The upper and lower batteries have been restored and populated with period cannons. Included in the park but off-site from the main fort is the restored Dover Hotel which was the site of the surrender of the fort.
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Visited: 13 May 2016 Fort Donelson Picture Gallery
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