Jon G.
Sergeant
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2010
- Location
- Anderson, IN
Hello All,
I've been to Sulfur Branch Trestle, near Elkmont AL a few times. In reading about the battle it seems that Forrest's men were on top of the hill overlooking the federal fort. If so, that would have been shooting fish in a barrel and I always wondered why the fort wasn't protected or guarded from that.
I've also wondered if the trestle was oriented similar to the orientation of the present bridge/culvert?
Is there a map or diagram availabe of the fort and surrounding area? I have a good mental image based on descriptions but......
Many thanks in advance!
Regards to all,
Jon G.
I've been to Sulfur Branch Trestle, near Elkmont AL a few times. In reading about the battle it seems that Forrest's men were on top of the hill overlooking the federal fort. If so, that would have been shooting fish in a barrel and I always wondered why the fort wasn't protected or guarded from that.
I've also wondered if the trestle was oriented similar to the orientation of the present bridge/culvert?
Is there a map or diagram availabe of the fort and surrounding area? I have a good mental image based on descriptions but......
Many thanks in advance!
Regards to all,
Jon G.