Fort Negley
Title
Fort Negley
Subject
Historical marker, Fort Negley, Civil War, North Nashville, Chestnut Street, Battle of Nashville
Description
The guns of Fort Negley, commanding three turnpikes to the South & Southeast, opened the Battle of Nashville, Dec. 15, 1864. this site was selected by Capt. J.S. Morton as the key strong point in the Federal line around the city. The European style fort named for General James S. Negley, was built of stone, logs, earth and railway iron.
Creator
James St. Clair Morton, architect
Date
1864
Type
Military fort
Coverage
Location: Chestnut Street and Ridley Avenue
Files
Collection
Citation
James St. Clair Morton, architect, “Fort Negley,” Nashville Sites, accessed May 17, 2024, https://www.drpethel.com/exhibit/items/show/3.