Fort Wright (Tennessee)
| Fort Wright | |
|---|---|
| Part of Power magazine has been closed by TN to protect local bats. A Confederate Flag Pole and a memorial marker are situated across from the magazine, adjacent to the road. | |
| Randolph, Tennessee | |
Entrance of the powder magazine at Fort Wright (2008) | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Tennessee State Historical Site |
| Owner | Simonton-Wilcox SCV Camp, Covington, TN |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Site is open 7 days a week. |
| Location | |
Fort Wright Location of Fort Wright in the state of Tennessee | |
| Coordinates | 35°31′16″N 89°53′15″W / 35.5211°N 89.8874°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1861 |
| Built by | Confederate States Army |
| In use | 1861–1862 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Joseph Wright |
| Garrison | 5,000 troops in 1861 |
| Occupants | Nathan B. Forrest, Alexander P. Stewart |
Fort Wright was constructed in 1861 and located on the second Chickasaw Bluff at Randolph, Tipton County, Tennessee. Fort Wright was a Civil War fortification and the first military training facility of the Confederate Army in Tennessee.