Battery Robinett

Colonel Rogers Grave at 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.