Fort Harker (Alabama)
Fort Harker | |
Location | South of AL 117 |
---|---|
Nearest city | Stevenson, Alabama |
Coordinates | 34°51′41″N 85°50′24″W / 34.86139°N 85.84000°W |
Built | 1862 |
NRHP reference No. | 77000205 |
Added to NRHP | May 2, 1977 |
Fort Harker, located near
History
Fort Harker was built to defend a strategic position captured by Union troops in northeastern Alabama. Situated atop a hill east of the town of Stevenson, it was constructed in the summer of 1862 by soldiers and freed slaves of the Army of the Cumberland, commanded by Union General William Rosecrans. Stevenson was located at the junction for the
The design of the fort is typical of many built during the American Civil War. The fort was constructed as a square
General Rosecrans established his headquarters at Fort Harker in July, 1863, from where he directed a successful campaign against the position of
Fort Harker was abandoned at the end of the American Civil War. It fell into disrepair, and was used by local residents for agricultural purposes, including
Trailer Park
Fort Harker is managed as a trailer park by the City of Stevenson, Alabama. In addition to the historic redoubt, a wildlife observation platform has been built providing scenic views of nearby Crow Creek. The fort is on the National Register of Historic Places. A historical marker has been placed at the fort by the Alabama Historical Commission.
Gallery
-
Outside the entrance
-
Inside the entrance
-
North side
-
Northwest corner
References
- ^ a b c Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum (2006). Fort Harker. Retrieved August 10, 2006.
- ^ Payette, Pete (2006). Northern Alabama. Retrieved August 10, 2006.
- ^ Golden, Randy and Col. Taylor, Samuel (2006). "Chickamauga: Prelude, December, 1862 - September, 1863". Our Georgia History Archived 2020-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 10, 2006.
External links
- Fort Harker Historical Marker - Alabama Historical Commission
- Image of Fort Harker