• The legendary battle between Confederate guns and US ironclads at Fort Donelson, February 14, 1862.

    Fort Donelson

    National Battlefield Tennessee

Management

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Park Superintendent,  Brian McCutchen

Fort Donelson National Battlefield Superintendent, Brian K. McCutchen
 

 

Fort Donelson National Battlefield Management Team, 2013

Brian K. McCutchen, Superintendent

Deborah W. Wood, Administrative Officer

Scott Mapes, Facilities Manager

Michael Manning, Chief Ranger

Douglas J. Richardson, Chief of Resource Education and Visitor Services

Did You Know?

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There was a significant enslaved population in Stewart County, TN, before and during the 1862 battle. After the Union victories at Forts Heiman, Henry and Donelson, many freedom seeking slaves sought refuge at these forts, even establishing a community near today's Fort Donelson National Cemetery.