Engagement at Choctaw Bayou
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kwashnak
N 31° 59.299 W 091° 15.367
15R E 664750 N 3540469
Marker on LA 605 just south of 607 in Lake Bruin at Choctaw Bayou.
Waymark Code: WME8B2
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2012
Views: 4
After completing the bridges across Phelps and Clark Bayous Col. J. Keigwin started for Hard Times on the Mississippi Rover on April 28, 1863. A cavalry patrol was sent to see if it could locate Maj. I.F. Harrison's Louisianians. The Union cavalryman called for help. Col. Keigwin marched his entire command to their assistance. During the ensuing engagement, both sides used artillery. The Federals, having rifled artillery, enjoyed an advantage. After one hour, Harrison's Louisianians fell back to St. Joseph. Not wishing to bridge another stream, Keigwin decided not to follow. Retracing their steps, the Federals headed for Hard Times.
Marker Name: Engagement at Choctaw Bayou
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Battle (war)
Parish: Tensas
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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