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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_GrangerFort Granger - Wikipedia

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   Fort Granger was a Union fort built in 1862 in Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville, after their forces occupied the state during the American Civil War. One of several fortifications constructed in the Franklin Battlefield, the fort was used by Union troops to defend their positions in Middle Tennessee against Confederate attackers.

   • Added to NRHP: January 8, 1973
   • Built: 1862

   • Area: 20 acres (8.1 ha)
   • Location: 113 Fort Granger Franklin, TN 37065 Franklin, Tennessee

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3. www.franklintn.gov › park-locations › fort-grangerFort Granger | City of Franklin, TN

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   Fort Granger (14.50 acres) is located behind Pinkerton Park; a walking trail leads to an overlook of the south part of the City. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by Civil War Troops. Various locations along the south and southwest hillside provide spectacular views of Franklin.

4. www.battlefields.org › heritage-sites › fort-grangerFort Granger | American Battlefield Trust

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   Fort Granger. Tennessee. 105 Fort Granger Drive. Franklin, TN 37064. United States. Get Directions. Website. https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/park-locations/fort-granger. In February 1863, General Rosecrans, in command of the Federal troops in Middle Tennessee, ordered Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger to fortify Franklin.

5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g55055-dFort Granger Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Today, Fort Granger's remaining earthworks are preserved within a city park located near the center of Franklin. The site is accessible via a trail from Pinkerton Park. The grounds include a series of historical panels that detail the fort's history, an observation deck that offers a view of the Harpeth River and a boardwak that extends to the ...

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6. www.tnvacation.com › civil-war › placeFort Granger | Civil War - Tennessee Vacation

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   Fort Granger’s guns rained death upon the Confederates, the men “terribly torn at every step” by exploding shells. Fort Granger is now a park owned by the city of Franklin and is very near Pinkerton Park. Admission to the park is free, and visitors can view the original earthworks and trenches.

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   Where is Fort Granger?

   • Fort Granger (14.50 acres) is located behind Pinkerton Park; a walking trail leads to an overlook of the south part of the City. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by Civil War Troops. Various locations along the south and southwest hillside provide spectacular views of Franklin.

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   Why was Fort Granger built?

   • Fort Granger was a Union fort built in 1862 in Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville, after their forces occupied the state during the American Civil War. One of several fortifications constructed in the Franklin Battlefield, the fort was used by Union troops to defend their positions in Middle Tennessee against Confederate attackers.

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   How do you get to Fort Granger?

   • Fort Granger, built in 1862 by Union troops as a federal post and signaling station, is accessible by short hike from Franklin's Pinkerton Park. A walking trail leads to an overlook of the south part of the city. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by Civil War Troops.

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   What is Fort Grange?

   • Fort Grange is one of the Palmerston Forts, in Gosport, England. After Gomer and Elson forts had been approved in 1852, further consideration led to a decision to fill the gap between them by three more forts, and Grange is the most southerly of the three. Work began in 1858 and it was completed in 1863.

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8. www.hmdb.org › mFort Granger Historical Marker

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   Jun 17, 2019 · Welcome to Fort Granger. The fort’s position atop Figuers Bluff allowed the Union army to command the town of Franklin as well as the road and railroad that served Nashville. (A historical marker located in Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee.)

9. www.fortwiki.com › Fort_Granger_(1)Fort Granger (1) - FortWiki Historic U.S. and Canadian Forts

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   Aug 1, 2021 · Fort Granger (1) (1862-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1862 in present day Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee. Named Fort Granger after Union General Gordon Granger, (Cullum 1265). The fort was abandoned by Union troops in 1865 after the end of the war.