Munford in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Munford

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

1. Battle of Munford Marker

Inscription. A.J. Buttram, killed in the Battle of Munford, was the last Confederate soldier killed east of the Mississippi. The monument in his memory was unveiled November 4, 1914, by the John Tyler Morgan UDC Chapter and rededicated in 2015 by the Major General Patrick R. Cleburne UDC Chapter 11445

Erected by Major General Patrick R. Cleburne Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1914.

Location. 33° 31.817′ N, 85° 57.366′ W. Marker is in Munford, Alabama, in Talladega County. It is at the intersection of Jenifer Road and Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on Jenifer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jenifer Road, Munford AL 36268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A.J. Buttram Monument (here, next to this marker); Freedom Riders (approx. 7.7 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 8.8 miles away); Managing Public Land (approx. 8.8 miles away); Won't You Be My Neighbor

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(approx. 8.9 miles away); Home Sweet Home (approx. 8.9 miles away); Native American Footsteps (approx. 8.9 miles away); Town of Hobson City, Alabama (approx. 9 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on the Battle of Munford. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. The Disinterment of Lt. Buttram. (Submitted on November 12, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Battle of Munford Marker with AJ Buttram memorial behind. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

2. Battle of Munford Marker with AJ Buttram memorial behind.

Monument to Lieutenant Andrew Jackson “Jack” Buttram. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

3. Monument to Lieutenant Andrew Jackson “Jack” Buttram.

This monument stands at the spot where Buttram was killed, placed there by the U.D.C., November 04, 1914. It was then moved after 1972 to a spot about 75 feet from his grave site. A new grave marker was placed on the grave by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans on May 3, 1998.

Looking east on Campbell Road. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

4. Looking east on Campbell Road.

Location of A.J. Buttram's burial. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

5. Location of A.J. Buttram's burial.

Lt. A.J. Buttram was buried in an area on the extreme right of this photo across the road in the grass. He was disinterred for reburial in February 2020.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,044 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.