FRIENDS OF THE FORT DONELSON CAMPAIGN

DOVER, TN

Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Historic Texas State Monument at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee. The sunset red granite monument was erected in 1964 in memory of the Texas soldiers who fought and died at Fort Donelson in 1862 and in the 1863 Battle of Dover. This marker is one of 19 monuments placed by the State of Texas on Civil War battlefields. The Texas Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 as a contributing resource (No. HS-9) to the Fort Donelson National Battlefield (NRHP District No. 66000076).
Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Friends of the Fort Donelson Campaign is a non-profit organization based in Dover, TN, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield. The group was established in 1987 to support the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve the historical significance of this Civil War site. The Fort Donelson National Battlefield is an important piece of American history, where Union forces achieved a significant victory over Confederate troops in February 1862.

The Friends of the Fort Donelson Campaign work to raise awareness about the history of the battlefield and its significance in the Civil War. The group also supports the National Park Service in its efforts to maintain and protect the battlefield, including the preservation of historical structures and artifacts. The Friends of the Fort Donelson Campaign organize events, tours, and educational programs to engage the local community and visitors from around the world.

Membership in the Friends of the Fort Donelson Campaign is open to anyone who wishes to support the preservation and promotion of this important historical site. The organization is run by a board of directors, and members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and volunteer opportunities. The Friends of the Fort Donelson Campaign is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Civil War and its impact on American history.

FRIENDS OF THE FORT DONELSON CAMPAIGN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DOVER TN. US MID #8404700211

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Historic Texas State Monument at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee. The sunset red granite monument was erected in 1964 in memory of the Texas soldiers who fought and died at Fort Donelson in 1862 and in the 1863 Battle of Dover. This marker is one of 19 monuments placed by the State of Texas on Civil War battlefields. The Texas Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 as a contributing resource (No. HS-9) to the Fort Donelson National Battlefield (NRHP District No. 66000076).
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FRIENDS OF THE FORT DONELSON CAMPAIGN
159 CRUTCHER LANE
DOVER
TN
37058-5172

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MID # 8404700211
Name FRIENDS OF THE FORT DONELSON CAMPAIGN
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 300090256
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201301
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.447666, -87.896731
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 161
US Census Tract: 110700
US Census Block: 1046