Fort Walker
Introduction
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Located on the southeast corner of Grant Park are remnants of Confederate inner line fortifications built in 1863 to defend Atlanta from a Union siege. It was part of a 13-mile defense line around the city, which withstood six weeks of battle before falling to the Union. The site, which was a redoubt, is named after Major General William Henry Talbot Walker, who was killed during the battle.
Images
The site is located on the southeastern corner of Grant Park.
Closeup of the fortifications.
Sources
"Fort Walker." The Historical Marker Database. Accessed October 6, 2017. https://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=10236.
Galloway, Tammy. "Grant Park." New Georgia Encyclopedia. May 25, 2004. Last Updated May 31, 2016. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/grant-park.
Photos: Felch Dumas, via The Historical Marker Database
Galloway, Tammy. "Grant Park." New Georgia Encyclopedia. May 25, 2004. Last Updated May 31, 2016. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/grant-park.
Photos: Felch Dumas, via The Historical Marker Database