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Fort Defiance and the U.S. Colored Troops

Fort Defiance and the U.S. Colored Troops

Clarksville, Tennessee

02-01

Fort Defiance became a refuge and recruitment center for Black freedom seekers and U.S. Colored Troops in Clarksville.

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Source: American Battlefield Trust · View citation · Verified 2026-07-10T13:56:02.887Z