Fighting at Ely Corner-The Battle of Marianna
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Markerman62
N 30° 46.615 W 085° 14.146
16R E 668828 N 3406209
Another Battle of Marianna marker along US 90 in town.
Waymark Code: WMNXVT
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2015
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The main section of the Battle of Marianna began here at 11 a.m. on September 27, 1 1864. Confederate cavalry under Col. A.B. Montgomery formed a line of battle across the main street at this point. Union troops, led by Brig. Ben. Alexander Asboth, approached the west. Heavy Confederate fire rolled back the first Union attack, but Asboth ordered a second charge before the Southern troops had time to reload their muzzle-loading carbines and shotguns. Fighting with sabers took place here as the two forces collided. The outnumbered Confederates were compelled to retreat east in the direction of the center of town, still fighting as they went. Union troops followed close behind.
Marker Number: None
Date: 2015
County: Jackson
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Jackson County Tourist Development Council
Website: Not listed
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