(3-96) On the line of Hovey's Left Approach. NPS 2000 Tour Guide: This restored section of the two approach trenches dug by Gen. Alvin P. Hovey's Union troops demonstrates how the siege was conducted. The zigzag design helped to nullify the effects of Confederate enfilading fire and minimized Federal casualties

(3-96 VHS)  West view from tour stop parking area. Arrow points to sign marking the first angle in right line of Hovey's Approach. Right approach started in ravine at right
 
Restoration of the Historic Scene at Tour Stops 14 and 15, Fort Garrott and Hovey's Approach
 
Official Records Report of Hovey's Approach

(3-92 VHS) End of the right and left approaches. East view from the fort. Site Marker at left: End of Hovey's Approach to Confederate Fort Garrott in front. Carried to this point July 3. Work under direction of Lieut. Peter C. Hains, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Chief Engineer, 13th Army Corps

(3-96 VHS) Beginning of Hovey's Right Approach in ravine northwest of tour stop. Site Marker: Beginning of right line of Hovey's Approach to Confederate Fort Garrott. Work on it commenced about June 24, 1863