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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Blountsville in Blount County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central) |
Federal Raid
May 1, 1863
— 1 mile south —
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By Tim Carr, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Federal Raid Marker | | |
Inscription. Gen. N.B. Forrest (CSA) Captured wagon train and supplies of Col. Streight's raiders (USA).
Forrest continued his relentless pursuit eastward toward final capture of Streight.
Erected 1952 by Alabama Historical Association.
Location. 34° 5.958′ N, 86° 34.542′ W. Marker is in Blountsville, Alabama, in Blount County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 231), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Located in front of Calvary Baptist Church. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70621 Main Street, Blountsville AL 35031, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Blountsville (approx. 1.5 miles away); Blount County (approx. 12 miles away). |
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By Tim Carr | |
| | | 2. Federal Raid Marker | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Tim Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 173 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on November 10, 2009, by Tim Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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