Union Artillery 12 Pound Howitzers
At the time of the Battle of Fort Pillow, these two northern embrasures or openings in the parapet were fortified with 12 pound howitzers. This type of artillery was extremely effective in hilly country such as is found around Fort Pillow. During the final assault on the fort, all Union artillery was largely ineffective because the guns could not be depressed enough to fire upon the Confederates on the steep terrain below.
Marker can be reached from Park Road (State Highway 207), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
