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

Outer Breastworks

Fort Pillow, 1861

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

1. Outer Breastworks Marker

Inscription. The Confederates constructed this fortification, 3 ½ miles in length, with ends terminating at the river bluff, as protection against an attack by land. The Outer Breastworks were designed by General Leonidas Polk and built by Captain Montgomery Lynch and Captain D. Wintter between August and early December, 1861. All trees were chopped down for a half mile outside the fort; these fallen trees were not removed however.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 35° 38.378′ N, 89° 49.635′ W. Marker is near Henning, Tennessee, in Lauderdale County. It is on Crutcher Lake Road, on the right when traveling south. 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,

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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: General N.B. Forrest's Command Position (approx. half a mile away); Inner Breastworks (approx. half a mile away); Union Artillery 12 Pound Howitzers (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Artillery 6 Pound James Rifles (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Artillery 10 Pound Parrotts (approx. 0.7 miles away); Earthworks Over River Batteries (approx. ¾ mile away); Confederate Water Batteries (approx. ¾ mile away); Confederate Sharpshooters (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henning.

Fortification Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

2. Fortification Map

The map, like the rest of the marker, has faded.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 1, 2010

3. Outer Breastworks Marker

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 798 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.