The Battle Of Salem Cemetery
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N 35° 37.777 W 088° 45.929
16S E 340132 N 3944303
The Battle of Salem Cemetery marker is located east of Jackson, TN.
Waymark Code: WM1V9D
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2007
Views: 50
Here on December 19, 1862, Confederate forces under the command of General Nathan B. Forrest fought Union forces commanded by Colonel Adolph Engelmann. After a cavalry charge was repulsed, the Confederate artillery forced the retreat of the Federals, and Forrest withdrew toward Humboldt. About 1,000 men were engaged in the two-hour battle.
Marker Name: The Battle Of Salem Cemetery
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4D 47
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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