Gen. N.B. Forrest, C.S.A.
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Forrest North Alabama Civil War Raids.
Waymark Code: WME99Q
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2012
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Gen. N.B. Forrest, C.S.A.
North Alabama Raid
— September 23-30, 1864 —
Hemmed in by superior forces Forrest's fast~moving cavalry raided and destroyed Union supply lines and strong points, captured 2,360 men, valuable Stores.
By swift action, surprise and bluff Forrest disrupted Union military plans from Decatur to Columbia.
Marker Name: Gen. N.B. Forrest, C.S.A.
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Marker is near Tanner, Alabama 35671, in Limestone County. Marker is on Bee Line Highway (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling south.
Date Dedicated / Placed: Alabama Historical Association.
Marker Number: Not listed
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