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Photographer: Mark Hilton
Taken: October 18, 2015
Caption: Reasons for Confederate Forts on nearby sign.
Additional Description:
During the Civil War, Grenada served as the center of the Yalabousha Line. This defensive line reached from Greenwood on the west to Columbus on the east. Confederate troops concentrated at this important rail center and supply depot. From here, they were moved to other important points along the line. Eight forts were constructed around Grenada to protect these vital installations. The fort you are bout to see was constructed to protect the Grenada - Graysport Road over which General Van Dorn traveled for his famous raid on General Grant’s supply depot at Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Submitted: October 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Database Locator Identification Number: p335002
File Size: 0.475 Megabytes

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