Battle of Nashville - Defense by Ector's Brigade
N 36° 07.619 W 086° 50.673
16S E 513987 N 3998044
Civil War Battle of Nashville.
Waymark Code: WM9CAX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
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Battle of Nashville
Defense of Ector’s Brigade – Dec. 15, 1864
In position from here northward along high ground, Ector’s Brigade of French’s Confederate Division commanded by Col. Daniel Coleman, outposted the left of Hood’s line. Attacked by the Federal XVI Corps, supported by artillery and part of the Cavalry Corps, it was overwhelmed. It withdrew southeast to Hillsboro Pike.
Marker Name: Battle of Nashville
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: N14
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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