Historic Markers Across Tennessee
Battle of Nashville - Confederate Defenses - Dec. 15, 1864
Marker ID: |
THC N1 15 |
Location: |
on Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN |
County: |
Davidson |
Coordinates: |
N 36° 6.631 W 086° 47.561 |
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36.11051666 -86.79268333 |
Style: |
Free Standing ** |
Waymark: |
WM414V
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Text:
Battle of Nashville Confederate Defenses Dec. 15, 1864
Stewart's Corps, Army of Tennessee, held Chis part of Hood's original line, extending east about 1500 yards, and west and south about 1 mile to Hillsboro Pike. After the turning of his left, about 4:00 p.m., Stewart established a new position extending southward, to the west of Granny White Pike.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Notes:
More information: Wikipedia: Battle of Nashville CWSAC Battle Summery: Battle of Nashville Civil War Home: Battle of Nashville Official Records
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