Sylvan Heights in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cavalry Action (Dec 15, 1864)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 26, 2020

1. Cavalry Action (Dec 15, 1864)

Inscription. The right of the main Federal defense line crossed Charlotte Pike here. In the opening phase of the battle, mounted and dismounted cavalry of Wilson's Corps moved out of the Federal works, supporting the advance of Smith's XVÍ Corps in a turning movement of the extreme left flank of the Confederate positions.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number N 12.)

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 date for this entry is December 15, 1864.

Location. 36° 9.183′ N, 86° 49.392′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Sylvan Heights. It is on Charlotte Avenue (U.S. 70) east of 33rd Avenue North, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3212 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN 37209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 walking distance of this marker: Founding of Altrusa International (approx. 0.4 miles away); Snakes & Slides: The Exposition's Vanity Fair (approx. half a mile away); A Lake Called Watauga (approx. half a mile away); Powder Grinding Wheels (approx. half a mile away); Preston Taylor (approx. half a mile away); The Tennessee Centennial Exposition (approx. half a mile away); The Parthenon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Centennial Park Swimming Pool (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 26, 2020

2. Cavalry Action (Dec 15, 1864)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 26, 2020

3. Cavalry Action (Dec 15, 1864)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.