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

Confederate Sharpshooters

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

1. Confederate Sharpshooters Marker

Inscription. From several high elevations overlooking the fort, Confederate sharpshooters were able to fire upon any Union soldiers who showed themselves above the walls. Many of the Union officers, including the commander, Major Booth, were picked off by the sharpshooters prior to the final assault on the fort. Fired artillery shells and cannister shot have been found in some of the sharpshooter positions, a result of attempts by the Union soldiers to dislodge the Confederates from their positions.

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

Location. 35° 38.516′ N, 89° 50.481′ W. Marker is near Henning, Tennessee, in Lauderdale County. It can be reached from Park Road (State Highway 207), on the right when traveling north. Located along the perimeter trail in Fort Pillow State Park about a half mile from the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henning TN 38041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Water Batteries (approx. ¼ mile away); Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts (approx. ¼ mile away); Earthworks Over River Batteries (approx. ¼ mile away); Union Artillery 6 Pound James Rifles (approx. ¼ mile away); Inner Breastworks

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Union Artillery 12 Pound Howitzers (approx. 0.3 miles away); General N.B. Forrest's Command Position (approx. 0.3 miles away); Outer Breastworks (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henning.

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Photographed by Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

2. Sharpshooter Map

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,046 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.