Forrest At Trenton
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N 35° 58.849 W 088° 56.853
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Forrest At Trenton
Waymark Code: WM1VEJ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2007
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Advancing along this route from Spring Creek in Madison County. December 20, 1862, part of Forrest's Brigade under his command captured the Federal garrison of Trenton, entrenched around the station on the west side of town. Meanwhile a detachment had taken Humboldt and wrecked both railroads there. Seven hundred prisoners were captured. He paused here for regrouping.
Marker Name: Forrest At Trenton
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4B 8
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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