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Battle of Nashville - Defense by Ector's Brigade - Dec. 15, 1864

Harding Road, Nashville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 7' 37.2", -86° 50' 40.2"
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Battle of Nashville
Defense by Ector's Brigade
Dec. 15, 1864


In position from here northward along high ground, Ector's Brigade of French's Confederate Division, commanded by Col. Daniel Coleman, outposted the left of Hood's line. Attacked by the Federal XVI Corps, supported by artillery and part of the Cavalry Corps, it was overwhelmed. It withdrew southeast to Hillsboro Pike.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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