Skirmish at Guest Hollow - 2E65 - Morrison, TN
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A Tennessee historical marker near the southern border of Warren County with Coffee County about a Civil War skirmish at Guest Hollow.
Waymark Code: WM18H1K
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2023
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Skirmish at Guest Hollow
August 29, 1862
At 1:00 p.m. General Nathan Bedford Forrest's Cavalry attacked the federal stockade located next to the railroad. In the short but fierce struggle, General Forrest's command suffered 180 casualties. Twelve Confederates were buried on the field of battle. Confederate forces withdrew and destroyed railroad bridges between Guest Hollow and McMinnville.
Marker Name: Skirmish at Guest Hollow
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 2E65
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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