Near Henning in Lauderdale County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Outer Breastworks
Fort Pillow, 1861
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 5, 1861.
Location. 35° 37.978′ N, 89° 50.348′ W. Marker is near Henning, Tennessee, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Park Road (State Highway 207), on the right when traveling north. Located in Fort Pillow State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henning TN 38041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inner Breastworks (approx. 0.6 miles away); General N.B. Forrest's Command Position (approx. 0.6 miles away); Confederate Sharpshooters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Artillery 6 Pound James Rifles (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Outer Breastworks (approx. 0.8 miles away); Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts (approx. 0.8 miles away); Confederate Water Batteries (approx. 0.8 miles away); Earthworks Over River Batteries (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henning.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.