General Alfred Mouton - Mansfield, LA
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N 32° 00.650 W 093° 40.000
15S E 437036 N 3541830
Memorial to General Alfred Mouton, who fell at the Battle of Mansfield as part of the Red River Campaign in the American Civil War. Monument stands on the lawn at the Mansfield Battlefield Park in Mansfield, LA
Waymark Code: WMP1Q7
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2015
Views: 3
A large obelisk on pedestal.
Front:
General Alfred Mouton
1829-1864
Erected by the U.D.C.
1925
Reverse relates to Prince Camille dePolignac who led the troops following the death of the general.
Inscribed in a wreath surrounded by Fleur-di-lies
Prince C. J. dePolignac
Lt. Colonel July 1861
Col. 5th Tenn. Inft. Aug 1862
Brigadier General Feb 1863
Major General Apr 1864
Twice Promoted for Gallantry on the Fields of Richmond, KY and Mansfield, LA
C.S.A.
Below:
Here Gen. Mouton Fell. Here Prince dePolignac sprang to the head of the troops to take the fallen leader's place and bear them to victory.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
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Park is open 9-5, Tuesday - Saturday. Monument is on open lawn outside the visitor's center.
Entrance fees (if it applies): $4
Type of memorial: Monument
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