Capture of Island No. 10 - 4B 24
N 36° 22.698 W 089° 29.039
16S E 277177 N 4028774
Marker is located outside the Lake County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM2BGE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
Views: 34
Capture of Island No. 10
Apr. 8 1862
Covered by Federal gunboats, Maj. Gen. John Pope landed part of his army of 25,000 on the west shore of Madrid Bend, outflanking Confederate defenses, causing abandonment of the Island. Brig. Gen. W.W. Mackall, retreating south, finding himself cut off by gunboats and high water, surrendered the remnant of the Confederate force on the northern outskirts of Tiptonville.
Marker Name: Capture of Island No. 10
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4B 24
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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