Burning of Richmond
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kwashnak
N 32° 22.947 W 091° 12.472
15S E 668582 N 3584240
Richmond was a community outside of Tallulah, Louisiana which was destroyed during the Civil War. A pair of markers note the site and events. Hwy 603, Tallulah. 0.7 mi south of I20 underpass.
Waymark Code: WMDBRB
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2011
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During the second week of May 1863, the Federals abandoned their supply line connecting Milliken's Bend with Hard Times. ON June 4, the Confederates reoccupied Richmond. From Richmond, Gen. Dick Taylor launched an offensive to destroy the Union bases at Lake Providence, Milliken's Bend and Young's Point. When these attacks failed, Taylor hastened to south Louisiana. Gen. J.J. Walker was left in charge of Confederate efforts to relieve Vicksburg from the west. Before Walker could act, the Federals sent a strong force, led by Gen. J.A. Mower, into Madison Parish. On June 15, the Federals moved against Walker's command. Following a brief rear guard action fought about three-quarters of a mile north of this point, the Confederates evacuated Richmond.
Before returning to his base, Mower had his soldiers burn Richmond. The town was never rebuilt.
The marker is part of the Grant's March Trail in Louisiana.
Link to more information:: [Web Link]
Marker Name: Burniong of Richmond
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Battle (war)
Parish: Madison
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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