Forrest Rested Here
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N 35° 49.571 W 086° 03.485
16S E 585079 N 3965079
Forrest Rested Here, July 12, 1862-Historical Marker 2 E 16
Forrest, with about 1400 calvarymen rested here before a raid at Murfreesboro. He freed hostages and captured about 1200 prisoners.
Waymark Code: WM3VXD
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2008
Views: 29
Here Forrest, with his newly organized brigade of about 1400 calvarymen, halted for a short rest before making his successful raid on Federal forces at Murfreesboro under Gen. T. L. Crittenden. He freed a number of hostages from this locality and captured about 1200 prisoners and a quantity of munitions and stores.
Marker Name: Forrest Rested Here
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 2 E 16
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historic Commission
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