| This is the middle of the fort. Fort De Wolf (1862-1865) Salt River. A union stockade fort protecting the L&N Railroad bridge across the salt river was built in December 1862. An earthwork fort, (three guns),was built in March 1863. It was still uncompleted when Bardstown Junction was attacked.Located,just south of Sheperdsville,Ky.The Railroad went through the defensive lines of the fort.(No remains left) Markers at site on Ky 61. |