Battle of Britton's Lane - Denmark TN
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Battle of Britton's Lane - Denmark TN
Waymark Code: WM1WFW
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2007
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Ordered to raid north from Mississippi by Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, commanding the Army of the West, thus to prevent U.S. Grant's reinforcing Buell in Tennessee, Brig. Gen. Frank C. Armstrong's Cavalry Brigade here struck Col. Elias S. Dennis' Federal force of two cavalry troops, a battery and two infantry regiments. After four hours, in which they suffered heavy losses while taking 213 prisoners, and two fieldpieces, the raiders withdrew, thier mission accomplished.
Marker Name: Battle of Britton's Lane
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4D 35
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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