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Exploit of Murphree Sisters
Incident of May 1, 1863 during Straight (U.S.A.) - Forrest (C.S.A.) Campaign.
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By Tim Carr, February 27, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Exploit of Murphree Sisters Marker | | |
Inscription. Three prowling Union soldiers invaded home of sister-in-law of Celia and Winnie Mae Murphree taking food, drink; killing two colts.
When soldiers fell asleep, these two young girls took rifles, marched soldiers to headquarters of General Forrest, bivouacked at Royal Crossing on Warrior River.
Erected 1964 by Alabama Historical Association.
Location. 34° 4.052′ N, 86° 29.581′ W. Marker is near Blountsville, Alabama, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 26 and Dunn Lane, on the right when traveling east on County Road 26. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blountsville AL 35031, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle Royal (here, next to this marker); Town of Susan Moore (approx. 4.3 miles away); Bailey School (approx. 5.1 miles away); Federal Raid (approx. 5.2 miles away); Ebenezer Hearn 1794-1862 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Blountsville (approx. 5.7 miles away); Blountsville Court Square Timeline (approx. 5.7 miles away); Blount County (approx. 8.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Blountsville. |
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By Tim Carr, February 27, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Battle Royal & Exploit of Murphree Sisters Markers at Dunn Lane & County Rd 26 | | |
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By Tim Carr, February 27, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Battle Royal & Exploit of Murphree Sisters Markers | | |
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By Tim Carr, February 27, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Locust Fork of the Warrior River at Royal, Alabama | | |
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By Tim Carr, February 27, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Battle Royal & Exploit of Murphree Sisters Markers near the Locust Fork Bridge | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,197 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2010, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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