Battle of Day's Gap
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Clay Pigeons
N 34° 17.222 W 086° 53.737
16S E 509607 N 3793987
A historical marker for Gen. Forrest where he led three consecutive attacks, causing Col. Streight to flee toward Rome.
Waymark Code: WM21AZ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member JacobBarlow
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This historial marker is on Hwy 31 N. It describes Gen Forrest's battle with Col. Streight during the Civil War.
Marker Name: Battle of Day's Gap

Marker Type: Rural Roadside

Addtional Information::
Parking available and adjacent to a water and hiking park.

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1952

Marker Number: Not listed
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