Battle of Collierville
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Battle of Collierville, Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WM40CG
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2008
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On Oct. 11, 1863, Gen. James R. Chalmers, with a force of about 3,000 Confederate cavarlrymen, consisting of the 7th TN, 13th TN, 18th MS, 2nd MO, 2nd Ar, and the 3rd MS, approached Collierville from the south along Mt. Pleasent Road. Collierville, a Union supply base, was occupied continuously during the war by Union forces, the town being heavily fortified and occupied by the 66tn IN infantry. At this time a battle ensued and the ground was heavily contested. By coincidence, on the same day, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman was dispatched from Memphis to start his "March to the Sea."
He was suprised as his train arrived at the height of the battle. Gen. Sherman threw his escort company into the fray and quickly moved to the depot for protection. The Confederates captured this train containing supplies and a number of fine horses including his General's favoirte mare, "Dolly." The battle continued for about 3 hrs. The Confederates withdrew realizing heavy Union reinforcements were in route. Sherman ordered many of the town's buildings burned. The engagement was the bloodiest battle of the war in Shelby County. Confederate casaulties 51, Union 110.
Marker Name: Battle fo Collierville
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: N/A
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Sons of Confederate Veterans Wigfall Greys Camp 1560.
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