Near Wartrace in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Army of Tennessee
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2020
1. Army of Tennessee Marker
Hardee's Corps retired to the Wartrace-Fairfield defensive line, January, 1863. Here they remained until late June, when Rosecrans, moving the bulk of the Federal Army of the Cumberland around the right flank to Manchester, made Bragg withdraw from his strong positions to Chattanooga.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 7.)
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 January 1863.
Location. 35° 33.641′ N, 86° 17.386′ W. Marker is near Wartrace, Tennessee, in Bedford County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 64, half a mile west of Fairfield Pike, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wartrace TN 37183, 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. Valley Home (approx. 2˝ miles away); Beechwood Plantation (approx. 3.1 miles away); Skirmish at Liberty Gap (approx. 3.4 miles away); Tullahoma Campaign
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2020
2. Army of Tennessee Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
