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Revision as of 21:26, 4 March 2013
Fort Lytle (1863-1864) - A U.S. Civil War Union fort built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Abandoned in 1864. Also known as Star Fort.
Fort Lytle History
An earthworks fort built as a five point star just east of Poplar Street between present day 13th and 14th street. The walls were 20 foot high surrounded by 10 to 15 foot dry ditches.
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Location: Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Maps & Images Lat: 35.0416667 Long: -85.3158333 |
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 743
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