Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Overview
Fort Donelson National Battlefield is managed by National Park Service and is located near Dover, Tennessee. 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.
Things to Do at Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Fort Donelson National Battlefield include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
The main entrance is located at 120 Fort Donelson Park Road, in Dover Tennessee. It is advised to start a visitor experience here. Brochures and information are available at this location. Physical address for the park's Fort Heiman unit, in Calloway County, Kentucky: 654 Fort Heiman Road, New Concord, Kentucky. This site is not staffed daily, but exhibits and information are available for visitors.
GPS Coordinates: 36.49019100000000, -87.92445700000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (931) 232-5706
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