Fort Henry Site
- Vicinity: NW of Dover off US 79 on Fort Henry Rd
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1861/09/01 | Adolphus Heiman | Confederate Colonel | Organized at Fort Henry in May 1861, 10th Tennessee Infantry enters Confederate service led the regiment's first commander, Col Adolphus Heiman. An aide to Confederate Gen Sidney Johnston called them one of the best regiments in the Tennessee line. | |||
| 1862/02/14 | For 1.5 hours, Andrew H Foote's Union gunboat ironclads ST LOUIS, PITTSBURGH, LOUISVILLE and CARONDOLET and the timberclads CONESTOGA and TYLER, exchange "iron valentines" with 11 big guns in the rebel batteries. Foote is severely wounded. | Battle of Fort Donelson |
| Particulars for Fort Henry Site: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | American |
| Owner | Federal |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Sight Category | Site |
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