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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° Bing, Google, OldMapsOnline, USGS, OHM

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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.

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