Last updated: May 24, 2021
Place
Battery Robinett
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Significance:
Civil War earthwork
Designation:
National Park
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Battery Robinett was one of the earthen fortifications ordered constructed by Union General William Roscrans. The wedge shaped work was thirty-five yards wide by forty yards deep. The battery housed three 20-pounder Parrot rifles and the walls were reinforced with gabions and fascines. The approaches were obstructed by abatis. The strength of the fortification proved effective against the Confederate assualts during the October 1862 battle of Corinth.