Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Battle of Salem Cemetery

Photographed By L. David Barnette, October 24, 2010

1. The Battle of Salem Cemetery Marker

Courtesy of Bell's Partisans Camp #1821 - Sons of Confederate Veterans

Inscription. Here on December 19,1862, Confederate forces under the command of Gen. Nathan B. Forrest fought Union forces commanded by Colonel Adolph Engelmann. After a cavalry charge was repulsed, the Confederate artillery forced the retreat of the Federals, and Forrest withdrew toward Humboldt. About 1,000 men were engaged in the two hour battle.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 47.)

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 month for this entry is December 2010.

Location. 35° 37.768′ N, 88° 45.938′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is on Cotton Grove Road, 0.3 miles north of Paul Coffman Drive/North Parkway E, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the unpaved entrance to the Old Salem Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson TN 38305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Unknown Sentry Stands Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Salem Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Large Oak Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Jones' Anglewood (approx. 1½ miles away); John Luther Jones (approx. 2.3 miles away); Lane College (approx. 2.3 miles away); Seven Pillars (approx. 2½ miles away); Merry High School (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Additional keywords. Forrest's Raid

Photographed By David Graff, April 22, 2011

2. The Battle of Salem Cemetery Marker

Entrance to the Old Salem Cemetery looking northwest toward the Confederate monument at the Oak Tree site on the right side of the road in the middle distance.