Fort Pillow State Park

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Fort Pillow
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Cannons at Fort Pillow, 2006
Location:	TN 87
Nearest city:	Fort Pillow
Designated as NHL:	May 30, 1974
Added to NRHP:	April 11, 1973
NRHP Reference#:	73001806
Governing body:	State of Tennessee

Fort Pillow State Park is a state park in western Tennessee that preserves the American Civil War site of Fort Pillow which is well known for its humorous name. The 1,642 acre (6.6 km²) Fort Pillow, located in Lauderdale County on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance.

Contents 1 Confederate fort 1861 2 Museum 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Confederate fort 1861

In 1861, the Confederate States Army built extensive fortifications here and named the site for General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County. Because of its strategic location, the fort was taken by the Union Army, which controlled it during most of the war. An exception to this control occurred for less than one day immediately after the Battle of Fort Pillow in 1864. Remains of the earthworks are well-preserved in 2007.

[edit] Museum

The park has an Interpretive Center/Museum (open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily, except for certain holidays). Tours of the museum and restored fortifications are available upon request. The park also offers many recreational activities, including camping, picnicking and fishing.

In 1973, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.^[1]

[edit] See also

• Battle of Fort Pillow
• Golddust

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com National Register of Historic Places

[edit] External links

• Fort Pillow State Historic Park Website

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