Historical Marker

Withdrawal from Shiloh

N35 02.816 W88 26.712 · Michie · McNairy

Tennessee marker

Inscription

The rear guard of the Army of the Mississippi (CSA), under Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge, withdrew to Corinth. In this vicinity, about 300 sabres of its cavalry under Col. Nathan B. Forrest, effectively stopped two infantry brigades (USA), and the 4th I

Location

AddressN35 02.816 W88 26.712
CityMichie
CountyMcNairy
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.046933, -88.445200

Sources

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