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Battle of Britton's Lane ~ September 1, 1862
Britton's Lane, Denmark,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 29' 25.62",
-88° 57' 23.999976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Ordered to raid north from Mississippi by Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, commanding the Army of the West, thus to prevent U.S. Grant's reinforcing Buell in Tennessee, Brig. Gen. Frank C. Armstrong's Cavalry Brigade here struck Col. Elias S. Dennis' Federal force of two cavalry troops, a battery and two infantry regiments. After four hours, in which they suffered heavy losses while taking 213 prisoners, and two fieldpieces, the raiders withdrew, thier mission accomplished.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Battle of Britton's Lane ~ September 1, 1862 Historical Marker Location Map, Denmark, Tennessee Map
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