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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1863) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg's left flank. Established on the former site of [[Fort Nogales]] and [[Fort McHenry (2)]]. Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to General Grant. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1863) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg's left flank. Established on the former site of [[Fort Nogales]] and [[Fort McHenry (2)]]. Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to General Grant. | ||
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Revision as of 18:09, 3 December 2009
Fort Hill (2) (1862-1863) - A U.S. Civil War fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg's left flank. Established on the former site of Fort Nogales and Fort McHenry (2). Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to General Grant.
Fort Hill (2) History
Built as a part of the Confederate defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the seige of that city. The fort was located in a strategic position that commanded both the Union's right flank and the Mississippi River approach. Never directly assaulted. Assisted in sinking the Union gunboat Cincinnati on 27 May 1863.
Current Status
Part of Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Location: Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Maps & Images Lat: 32.3701451 Long: -90.8692708 |
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 444
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Visited: 3 Dec 2009
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