Built 1822-32 to protect the lower river. Named for Andrew Jackson. 1862 - Fort withstood 10-day siege by Farragut and surrendered after city fell. In 1898 and 1917-18 used as training base. 1961 - Fort was declared a national monument.

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 23 and Herbert Harvey Road, in the median on State Highway 23.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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