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Forrest's Raid Dec. 19, 1862
US 70 at Spring Creek Law Rd., Jackson,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 45' 51.959988",
-88° 40' 41.039976"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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At Spring Creek, Forrest, successful in the first part of his raid, regrouped his small brigade for further raids on Federals to the north. Here, the 4th Alabama Cavalry (Col. Russell), covering his rear pu to rout several companies of Federal cavalry and a regeiment of infantry supported by two batteries of artillery.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Forrest's Raid Dec. 19, 1862 Historical Marker Location Map, Jackson, Tennessee Map
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