South Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Sally Port

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

1. Sally Port Marker

Inscription. Here, below the north main works, was the only entrance into Fort Negley. Known as the sally port, the passageway was protected by a wooden guardhouse. The structure also served as a "keep" (a reinforced position) in case the east outer works were overrun.

Caption The Sally Port 1884

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.

Location. 36° 8.729′ N, 86° 46.493′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. Marker can be reached from Fort Negley Boulevard north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the northwest side of the fort, just inside the sally port (entrance). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fortress Nashville / Forts (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Nashville (within shouting distance of this marker); Peach Orchard Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Fort Negley / African American Labor (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel R. Lowery

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Major General Don Carlos Buell (about 400 feet away); The Nashville City Cemetery / Old Glory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

2. Sally Port Marker

Marker is to the left of the Fort Negley sally port.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.