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Battle of Nashville - Confederate Defenses - Dec. 15, 1864

is at the intersection of Granny White Pike and Shackleford Road, Nashville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 6' 4.619988", -86° 48' 1.499976"
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Battle of Nashville
Confederate Defenses
Dec. 15, 1864


After being outflanked by the advance of the Federal XVI Corps (Smith), Loring and Walthall put their divisions in a defensive line west of this road, facing westward. Here, their determined defense brought Federal advances against the Confederate left to a close for the day.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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