Farragut in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Campbell's Station

Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 6, 2010

1. Battle of Campbell's Station Marker

Inscription. The Federal Gen. Ambrose Burnside, pursued by Gen. James Longstreet from Lenoir's Station via Concord, eluded an attempt by Gen. Lafayette McLaws, C.S.A., coming from Loudon via the Hotchkiss Valley and Kingston Roads, to head him off at the junction of the Concord and Kingston Roads, Nov. 16, 1863. Burnside stood off three attacks and then retired to Knoxville that night.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 73.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1866.

Location. 35° 53.071′ N, 84° 9.212′ W. Marker is in Farragut, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Lendon Welch Way, on the right when traveling west on Kingston Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Glasgow Farragut (here, next to this marker); Archibald Roane (a few steps from this marker); Loveville (a few steps from this marker); After the Civil War (approx. half a mile away); During the Civil War (approx. half a

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mile away); David Campbell builds a station (approx. half a mile away); Settlement of the Frontier (approx. half a mile away); Memorial for Cofounders of Campbell Station (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farragut.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 26, 2016

2. Battle of Campbell's Station Marker

Marker on right.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,827 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 14, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.