The guns of Fort Negley, commanding three turnpikes to the South & Southeast, opened the Battle of Nashville, Dec. 15, 1864. This site was selected by Capt. J. S. Morton as the key strongpoint in the Federal line around the city. The European style fort, named for General James S. Negley, was built of stone, logs, earth & railway iron.

Marker is on Ft. Negley Boulevard 0 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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