Fort Donelson National Battlefield

About

Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union.

Activities

• Auto and ATV
• Scenic Driving
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Auto
• Hiking
• Junior Ranger Program
• Park Film
• Museum Exhibits

Location

36.49019078, -87.92445695