National Battlefield · Tennessee, United States
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Tennessee, United States, covering 1,317 acres (533 ha).
National Battlefield · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Tennessee, United States |
| Area | 1,317 acres (533 ha) |
| Coordinates | 36.4825° N, 87.8628° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield preserves Fort Donelson and Fort Heiman, two sites of the American Civil War Forts Henry and Donelson Campaign, in which Union Army Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant and Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote captured three Confederate forts and opened two rivers, the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River, to control by the Union Navy. The commanders received national recognition for their victories in February 1862, as they were the first major Union successes of the war.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 70.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Donelson National Battlefield?
Fort Donelson National Battlefield is in Tennessee, United States (36.4825° N, 87.8628° W).
How big is Fort Donelson National Battlefield?
Fort Donelson National Battlefield covers 1,317 acres (533 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Donelson_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fodo/ — Official park page.