The supply depot in Jackson was deemed critical - Denmark TN
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Don.Morfe
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The supply depot in Jackson was deemed critical
to the Union and General U.S. Grant's army. Without it, the nearest supply depot was Cairo, Illinois and any deep south assault by the Union would have to be abandoned
Waymark Code: WM139QN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2020
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The supply depot in Jackson was deemed critical
to the Union and General U.S. Grant's army. Without it, the nearest supply depot was Cairo, Illinois and any deep south assault by the Union would have to be abandoned. Once the city was secured, trains and wagons began filling Jackson's warehouses and Union leadership started working to establish secure routes for the goods transfer to the army. The Confederates, who were reorganizing their forces and readjusting their command structure after the death of Commanding General Albert S. Johnston, saw an opportunity to reclaim the West Tennessee region and divide the Union forces between Nashville and Memphis. Before that could happen, however, the Confederates had to limit Union movement in the region.
LOCATION: Marker is in Denmark, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is on Britton Lane 0.6 miles west of Steam Mill Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in this post office area: Denmark TN 38391, United States of America.
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