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Fort Pillow State Historic Park

Fort Pillow State Historic Park

This state park was the site of two Civil War battles, in 1862 and 1864.

The 1,642 acre Fort Pillow, located in Lauderdale County on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. In 1861, the Confederate Army built extensive fortifications here and named the site for General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County. The confederate soldiers abandoned the fort. Remains of the earthworks are well-preserved. The park offers boating, camping, and picnicking facilities, as well as an historic park and museum.

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