General Forrest - Hanceville, AL
N 34° 05.287 W 086° 47.729
16S E 518867 N 3771945
Another marker commemorating the Union Cavalry raid though Alabama in 1863 which ended with the surrender of the Union forces.
Waymark Code: WMGR7E
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2013
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The General Forrest historical marker is a standard, for the time, Alabama Historical Association metal marker. It is located on the east side of US Hwy 31 just north of Hanceville, AL. The marker was placed by the Alabama Historical Association.
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Marker Name: General Forrest
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Marker Text:
General Forrest’s pursuit and Union Col. Streight’s defense, from battleground (26 m. NW) to capture at Lawrence (80 m. East) – said to be the greatest cavalry fight in modern warfare. It passed here May 1, 1863.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1950
Marker Number: None
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