Confederate History of Memphis
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This bluff was fortified by Gen. Pillow May 1862. Thirty seven companies were equipped here for the Confederate service. The Confederate Ram, Arkansas, one of the first ironclad battleships in the Navy was built and partially armored here, but fearing ca
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Battle of Collierville
Collierville, TN
Collierville's location on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad made it strategically important throughout the Civil War.
Chalmers's Collierville Raid
Collierville, TN
Early in November 1863, Union Gen. William T. Sherman was moving east to relieve the Union army at Chattanooga.
Civil War in Tennessee
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Confederate Soldiers Rest
Memphis, TN
Confederate Soldiers Rest is located in the Fowler Section of Historic Elmwood Cemetery.
Confederate States of America
Memphis, TN
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