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Home Tennessee Henderson County Chesterfield Historical Markers Forrest's Raid ~ Dec. 18, 1862

Forrest's Raid ~ Dec. 18, 1862

U.S. 412, Chesterfield, TN , USA
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South of here, along Beech River, Forrest struck Co!. Robert G. Ingersoll's Federal Brigade, sent from Jackson to stop him. In a running fight which carried to within 4 miles of Jackson, he captured the bulk of this force, including its commander. Survivors, escaping to Jackson, spread exaggerated stories of Forrest's strength.

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