Forts Dickerson and Stanley

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FORTS DICKERSON AND STANLEY

Fort Dickerson to the west and
Fort Stanley to the east were the
center two of four fortified
heights held by the Federals south
of the river during the siege of
Knoxville, Nov. 17-Dec. 4, 1863.
Maj. Gen. Jos. Wheeler C.S.A., made
a vain effort to seize to seize these hills
with cavalry Nov, 15-16. He came
via Sweetwater and Maryville.