Fort Dickerson 1E 79

1E 79
FORT DICKERSON

This Federal work was a major
factor in the defense of Knoxville
against Lt. Gen. Longstreet's assault
in November, 1863. The fort and
neighboring hills were manned by
the 2nd Brigade (Cameron), 3rd Div.,
XXIII Corps, which repulsed by fire
Wheeler's Cavalry Corps, advancing
from Sweetwater and Maryville.