Forrest at Old Salem

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Forrest at Old Salem

U.S. 70, at U.S. 412, TN , USA

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4.6 miles. On Dec. 19, 1862, Forrest demonstrated actively with part of his brigade against Federal forces along the ridge near this cemetery, driving them toward Jackson. Meanwhile, Dibrell's regt cut the M&O RR at Carroll, 5 miles N.W., and CoL. Biffle, with Russell's and Cox's units, broke the railroad between Jackson and Bolivar.

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