Fort Harry, Tennessee: A Phenomenon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

TitleFort Harry, Tennessee: A Phenomenon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsPrince, Peter H.
MagazineSmoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter
Volume29
Issue Number1
Pages2-9, 27-28
Date Publishedspring
SubjectsCemeteries, Cherokee Indians -- History, Chimney Tops, Civil War, Indian Gap
Description

Describes the Confederate Cherokee fort built and manned by Colonel William H. Thomas's legion in order to guard the alum mines in Mount Le Conte. Includes five photographs, two maps, and an extensive list of interviewees who provided information for the article. Later in the issue are two more photographs, of Colonel Thomas and of some veterans from his legion in 1901.

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