From Wikipedia.
The fort was a star-shaped limestone structure on a hill south of Nashville (this is different from Saturday's post). It was named for Union General James S. Negley and built by slaves with the understanding that they would become free at the completion of their service.
After the war, the fort was abandoned and fell into ruins. During Reconstruction, it was sometimes used by the Ku Klux Klan for gatherings.
In the 1930s, the WPA made its restoration a major project, but that was dropped with US entrance into World War II.
After the war, the site continued to decline and became a place for drinking, minor crime and vandalism. Then the fort's remains and surrounding grounds became a municipal park and the visitors center built.
Definitely have to stop by there the next trip that way. I wonder how far it is from Loveless Cafe?
Da Fort, Da Fort. --Old B-Runner
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