Military
18
Near here stood old Fort Mitchel, erected in October, 1861. It was the scene of several skirmishes in September, 1862, between CSA forces under Gen. Henry Heth and USA troops under Gen. Lew Wallace. It was a major anchor in a line of seven forts defending Cincinnati. The forts ran along the hills around Covington for about 10 miles, from Bromley on the river to the west east to the river near Fort Thomas.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Fort Wright, Kentucky · United States
