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Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Graves' Battery
Graves' Battery
Part Staff
Graves' Battery
 

Placed here to guard the Indian Creek Valley, this six-gun battery saw more
action when it moved in support of the Confederate breakout attempt near the
Forge Road (see stop 9).

Oxbow Lake  

Did You Know?
There are many natural lakes called “Oxbows” within Congaree National Park, which used to be bends in the Congaree River. Some formed thousands of years ago.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST