Loudon in Loudon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Longstreet's Crossing

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 20, 2021

1. Longstreet's Crossing Marker

Inscription. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet, C.S.A., in his drive for Knoxville crossed the Tennessee River at Huff's Ferry a half mile to the north on a pontoon bridge, Nov. 13-15, 1863. He thus eluded a Federal force across the river on the east side of Loudon.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 1863.

Location. 35° 44.53′ N, 84° 20.132′ W. Marker is in Loudon, Tennessee, in Loudon County. Marker is at the intersection of Mulberry Street (U.S. 11) and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loudon TN 37774, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Loudon County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Mitchell W. Stout (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loudon County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Dunbar Rosenwald School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Trestle (approx. ¾ mile away); Loudon Railroad Bridge

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Loudon County World War II Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); Loudon County World War I Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loudon.

Photographed By Steven D Weiss, December 31, 2022

2. Longstreet's Crossing Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 20, 2021

3. Longstreet's Crossing Marker

Lt. Gen. James Longstreet, C.S.A. image. Click for full size.

Public domain, circa 1865

4. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet, C.S.A.

Courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Steven D Weiss of Sweetwater, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.