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Home Tennessee Gibson County Kenton Historical Markers Forrest's Raid - Dec. 21, 1862 (2)

Forrest's Raid - Dec. 21, 1862 (2)

at the intersection of South Poplar Street (U.S. 45W) and West Church Street, Kenton, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 12' 7.56", -89° 0' 43.259976"
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At Kenton, a detachment of Forrest's Brigade coming North from Rutherford, captured the Federal garrison 250 men including Col Thos.J.Kenney, 122nd Illinois Infantry. They also tore up the five miles of track between the two towns.

Erected by Tennessee

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Forrest's Raid - Dec. 21, 1862 (2) Historical Marker Location Map, Kenton, Tennessee Map