Battery Harker (2)

Battery Harker (2) (1863-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Battery first established in 1863 in present day Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Harker

Battery Harker 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.

Knoxville defenses 1863

The Battery was hastily established in 1863 to counter the Confederate threat to the city. Located between Battery Noble and the Holston River. This battery was never finished, originally intended for five guns.

Battery Harker was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status

Unknown status.

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Location: Approximately at present day Circle Park, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 35.95295 Long: -83.92685 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ......'

See Also:

• Knoxville Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Battery Harker
• Tennessee Sourcebook - 1865 Inspection Report

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