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What sort of historic monuments are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
What is the most famous monument in Knoxville, Tennessee? What kind of Confederate monuments are around Knoxville, Tennessee?
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The eastern Tennessee region that includes Knoxville was one of the areas with split loyalties among the citizens during the Civil War. Although it was originally under Confederate control, many of the citizens were against secession and were often involved with trying to disrupt the Confederate hold on the city. The final showdown for control happened at Fort Sanders during a 20 minute siege in which Confederate soldiers tried to overtake the Union forces but became trapped in an earthen ditch. As they tried feverishly to get out, the Union soldiers were shooting and killing them. Combined with the loss of Chattanooga to the Union, Knoxville became an important Union stronghold.
Some of the landmarks and monuments with regards to the Civil War in Knoxville include the William Blount Mansion, the Mabry Hazen House which includes the Bethel Cemetery where many civil war soldiers are buried. The Old Gray Cemetery is also the burial grounds of many soldiers and is known for the Victorian influenced monuments.
Probably the two most famous monuments in Knoxville is the Alex Haley, author of Roots, statue and memorial and the Sunsphere which was built for the 1982 World's Fair.
Volunteer Landing, a park and marina in Knoxville, also offers family recreation as well as providing insight to the history of the city.
sources:
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/WEST/TN/E-Knoxville.html
http://www.knoxville.world-guides.com/knoxville_landmarks.html
Some of the landmarks and monuments with regards to the Civil War in Knoxville include the William Blount Mansion, the Mabry Hazen House which includes the Bethel Cemetery where many civil war soldiers are buried. The Old Gray Cemetery is also the burial grounds of many soldiers and is known for the Victorian influenced monuments.
Probably the two most famous monuments in Knoxville is the Alex Haley, author of Roots, statue and memorial and the Sunsphere which was built for the 1982 World's Fair.
Volunteer Landing, a park and marina in Knoxville, also offers family recreation as well as providing insight to the history of the city.
sources:
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/WEST/TN/E-Knoxville.html
http://www.knoxville.world-guides.com/knoxville_landmarks.html
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