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Home Tennessee Henderson County Wildersville Historical Markers The Battle of Parker's Crossroads - Manning the Guns

The Battle of Parker's Crossroads - Manning the Guns

on the North Loop Walking Trail 0.4 miles from the start of the trail. This marker is found halfway along on the east extension off the loop trail. The North Loop Walking Trail is at Tour Stop #1 (Parkers Crossroads City Park), Wildersville, TN , USA
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Artillery played a decisive role in many Civil War battles, including Parker's Crossroads. Few people realize, however, that manning and equipping a six-gun battery involved approximately 150 men, 110 horses and mules, and hundreds of pieces of equipment.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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