Forrest's Raid 4B-16
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N 36° 21.506 W 089° 04.006
16S E 314561 N 4025688
A historical marker south of Union City about the 1862 raid by CSA forces under the command of Gen. N.B. Forrest
Waymark Code: WM320Z
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2008
Views: 19
Dec. 23, 1862
After destroying 15 miles of railroad in the Obion River bottoms, Forrest's Brigade captured the Federal garrison of Union City and destroyed railroad lines running northeast and southwest into Federal territory, as well as lines northward and southeast toward Dresden.
Marker Name: Forrest's Raid
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4B-16
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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