Battle of "Ten Islands" - Ohatchee, AL
N 33° 47.057 W 086° 03.842
16S E 586653 N 3738631
The Battle of "Ten Islands" historical marker commemorates a July 14, 1864 Civil War battle.
Waymark Code: WMG49N
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2013
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The Battle of "Ten Islands" historical marker is a metal marker with the Sons of Confedrate Veterans insignia in a circle at the top. It is located on a point of land above the H. Neely Henry Dam on the Coosa River. The marker was placed by the Sgt. E. Frank Harrison Camp No. 1527 Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Marker Name: Battle of "Ten Islands"
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Marker Text:
1/4 mile above Neely Henry Dam
On July 14, 1864 a small group of brave Confederate Calvary under General James H. Clanton approximately 300 strong were overwhelmed by a vastly superior Union Cavalry force under General L. H. Rousseau. The Confederates were attempting to protect the Janney Iron Works near Ohatchee and Crowe Iron Works near Alexandria. The superior Union force destroyed both Iron Works and proceeded to Talladega.
Date Dedicated / Placed: Unknown
Marker Number: None
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