Nashville Blacks in the Civil War - Nashville TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 08.719 W 086° 46.587
16S E 520111 N 4000089
During the Battle of Nashville (December 1864), nearly 13,000 black soldiers aided in the defeat of the Confederates. By 1865, blacks had assisted the Union Army in building 23 fortifications around Nashville.
Waymark Code: WM173AZ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2022
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Nashville Blacks in the Civil War
From October - December 1862, on this hill, black laborers helped the Union Army build Fort Negley. In November, blacks helped defend the unfinished fort against Confederate attack. During the Battle of Nashville (December 1864), nearly 13,000 black soldiers aided in the defeat of the Confederates. By 1865, blacks had assisted the Union Army in building 23 fortifications around Nashville.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 132.)
Name of Battle:
Battle of Nashville
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 12/01/1864
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.