Near Henning in Lauderdale County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

1. Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts Marker

The marker is badly faded and difficult to read.

Inscription. Several days before the battle the Union brought two 10 pound Parrotts to Fort Pillow. These pieces were placed outside the fort at the beginning of the battle, but were soon moved inside the fort where wooden platforms were hastily erected adjacent to two open embrasures. During the final assault on the fort, all Union artillery was largely ineffective because the guns could not be depressed enough to fire upon the Confederates on the steep terrain below.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 35° 38.682′ N, 89° 50.306′ W. Marker is near Henning, Tennessee, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Park Road (State Highway 207), on the right when traveling north. Located in the reconstructed fort in Fort Pillow State Park. The fort is reached by a mile long trail from the visitor center. 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. Union Artillery 6 Pound James Rifles (a few steps from this marker); Earthworks Over River Batteries (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Water Batteries (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Artillery 12 Pound Howitzers (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Confederate Sharpshooters (approx. ¼ mile away); Inner Breastworks (approx. 0.3 miles away); General N.B. Forrest's Command Position (approx. 0.3 miles away); Outer Breastworks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henning.

Restored Fort, Reproduction Gun, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

2. Restored Fort, Reproduction Gun, and Marker

10 Pounder Parrott Reproduction image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

3. 10 Pounder Parrott Reproduction

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.