Iuka in Tishomingo County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Woodall Mountain
Highest Point in Mississippi
— 806 Feet —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 6, 2017
1. Woodall Mountain Marker
On September 19, 1862, the Union Army of the Mississippi, commanded by Major General William S. Rosecrans, and the Confederate Army of the West, commanded by Major General Sterling Price, fought a fierce and bloody battle approximately 1½ miles SW of Iuka. During the battle, nearly one-third of those engaged fell. The Battle of Iuka took place in the immediate vicinity of the U.S. Hwy 72/State Route 25 interchange. Because of the wide views afforded at the summit, it is likely that Woodall Mountain was used as an observation post by both armies during their early days in the region. The armies met again on October 3-4, 1862 during the battle for control of the railroad junction at Corinth, approximately 22 miles WNW of Iuka. Some Civil War historians believe that the defeats suffered by the Confederate Army at Iuka and Corinth forever turned the tide of war against the Confederacy.
History provided as a courtesy of Don Holms.
This plaque placed by the
this page online
with Funding from the Highpionters Foundation
October 9, 2010
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 47.266′ N, 88° 14.499′ W. Marker is in Iuka, Mississippi, in Tishomingo County. Marker is on Woodall Mountain Road (County Highway 185). Marker is located at the end of Woodall Mountain Road, at the summit of the mountain. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iuka MS 38852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Iuka (approx. 2 miles away); Brig. Gen. Henry Little (approx. 2.3 miles away); Patriot William Gray (approx. 2˝ miles away); Iuka Normal (approx. 3.1 miles away); "Twin Magnolias" (approx. 3.3 miles away); Confederate Heroes Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away); Old Tishomingo County Courthouse (approx. 3.3 miles away); Iuka (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iuka.
Also see . . . Account of the battle from the Civil War Trust. (Submitted on July 17, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 6, 2017
2. Woodall Mountain Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 6, 2017
3. Woodall Mountain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
