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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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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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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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Battle of Nashville - Defense by Ector's Brigade - Dec. 15, 1864 Tennessee Map
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