Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Dickerson

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 6, 2015

1. Fort Dickerson Marker

Inscription.

Linking with other hills south of the river, this Union position was a major factor in the defense of Knoxville. Occupied on Nov. 1, 1863, by the 2nd Brig. (Col. Daniel Cameron), 3rd Div. XXIII corps, its gunfire broke up an attempt on Nov. 15-16 by Confederate cavalry which had come via Sweetwater and Maryville to seize these heights in Longstreet's bid to capture the city.

Erected by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 82.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1923.

Location. 35° 56.94′ N, 83° 54.987′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from Fort Dickerson Road. This marker is located in Fort Dickerson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37920, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fort Dickerson (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Dickerson 1863–64 (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Knoxville (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1863 Siege of Knoxville (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Dickerson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forts Dickerson and Stanley (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Dickerson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Back Door to Knoxville (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, December 4, 2022

2. Fort Dickerson Marker

Fort Dickerson Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 6, 2015

3. Fort Dickerson Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2. submitted on August 22, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 3. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.