Fort Harry, Tennessee: A Phenomenon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Title | Fort Harry, Tennessee: A Phenomenon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2003 |
Authors | Prince, Peter H. |
Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter |
Volume | 29 |
Issue Number | 1 |
Pages | 2-9, 27-28 |
Date Published | spring |
Subjects | Cemeteries, 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. |
Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |