Kingston in Roane County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Privy 2

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020

1. Fort Privy 2 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent a collapse or cave-in.

A log or wooden enclosed structure then was built covering the holes, with a number of toilet seats installed. The dimensions of these buildings were 8 ft. wide by 10.5 ft. in length.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 35° 51.634′ N, 84° 31.77′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Tennessee, in Roane County. Marker can be reached from South Kentucky Street north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located within Fort Southwest Point. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1226 S Kentucky St, Kingston TN 37763, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southwest Stonewall (here, next to this marker); Blockhouse #13 (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouse #11 (a few steps from this marker); Command and Administrative Building #3

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(a few steps from this marker); Pillory (a few steps from this marker); Quartermaster’s Supply Building #15 (within shouting distance of this marker); Court Martial of Private Abraham Setts (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Barracks #8 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020

2. Fort Privy 2 Marker

Fort Southwest Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020

3. Fort Southwest Point

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.