Memphis in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General Jefferson C. Davis 1828-1879
By TeamOHE, May 17, 2018
1. General Jefferson C. Davis 1828-1879 Marker
Was born in Clark Co., Ind. Appointed colonel of the 22nd Indiana Infantry. After promotion to brigadier general for service at Pea Ridge, he saw action at Corinth, Murfreesboro, and Chickamauga and the Atlantic Campaign.Erected 1963 by The Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 28.998′ N, 85° 45.78′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Indiana, in Clark County. Marker is on U.S. 31 north of Ebenezer Church Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Memphis IN 47143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War II Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Korean Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Pigeon Roost (approx. 9.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pigeon Roost (approx. 9.2 miles away); Old Borden Tavern / Borden Museum
By TeamOHE, May 17, 2018
2. General Jefferson C. Davis 1828-1879 Marker
Library of Congress
3. General Jefferson C. Davis 1828-1879
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 1, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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