Forrest's Raid 4D 15
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N 35° 38.434 W 088° 22.265
16S E 375865 N 3944948
Forrest's Raid marker located near Lexington, TN.
Waymark Code: WM395G
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2008
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Striking Ingersoll's brigade 5 miles east, Forrest overran the position to which they had retired on high ground to the south. Ingersoll and his artillery were captured. Returning 2 weeks later, Forrest rested briefly here, then crossed the river at Clifton, brushing aside the 6th Tennessee Cavalry(Federal).
Marker Name: Forrest's Raid
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4D 15
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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