Battle Of Chewalla
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N 35° 00.227 W 088° 38.996
16S E 349440 N 3874706
Battle Of Chewalla, October 3, 1862
Waymark Code: WM2F3J
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2007
Views: 35
General Earl Van Dorn and his Confederate troops, marching to Corinth, crossed the Tuscumbia River and camped here on October 2, 1862. At dawn on October 3, theycame in on Chewalla Road and pushed the Federals back south into Corinth. Van Dorn's troops returned on October 4 with General John S. Bowen's brigade furnishing rear guard against the pursuing Federals at Young's Bridge on October 5.
Marker Name: Battle Of Chewalla
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 4C 38
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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