Fort Henry

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Fort Henry rests now at the bottom of Kentucky Lake, formed by damming the Tennessee River. The outer defenses, approximately 3/4 mi. east of the fort are still visible.


Bombardment of Fort Henry. Bursting of a rifled 24-pounder. From a wartime sketch		(3-95) Intersection of US-79 and Fort Henry Road, approximately 1½ mi. east of Kentucky Lake


(5-05) Another Fort Henry Interpretive Marker, location unknown Courtesy of Brian Risher, MS		(3-95) Remains of Fort Henry's outer defenses. South view from old Fort Henry Road


(3-95) Remains of Fort Henry's outer defenses. North view from old Fort Henry Road