The Capture of Fort Henry, Tennessee

  • Creator: Alexander Simplot (1837-1914)
  • Title: The Capture of Fort Henry, Tennessee
  • Date: 1862
  • Description: This is page 133 from the March 1, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly. The image below shows the naval battle at Fort Henry. Above is a roundel with an image of the fort's plan. On left is an illustration of the "secession ordnance stores" and on the right, a corner of the fortification with a cannon. Simplot's sketch of parts of this same scene can be found in the collection of Vanderbilt University Libraries.
  • Historical Note: Alexander Simplot was a "special artist" who traveled with Union forces from 1861-1863. He drew and painted several images of naval battles, including another one at Memphis in June of 1862, which was also published in Harper's Weekly.
  • Contributing Institution: HarpWeek
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  • Digital Publisher: Digital Initiatives, James E. Walker Library, Middle Tennessee State University
  • URL: http://cdm15838.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/shades
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