Tullahoma in Coffee County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public Square
Civil War Site
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021
1. Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public Square Marker
Braxton Bragg's Headquarters – Public Square (now S. Jackson Civic Center grounds)After the Battle of Stone's River, the Confederate Army of Tennessee moved to the Duck River Line extending from Spring Hill through Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Manchester, to McMinnville and spent the first six months of 1863 awaiting the advance of the Union Army of the Cumberland, located at Murfreesboro. The Confederate commander, General Braxton Bragg, located his headquarters in the 13-acre Public Square here. He chose Tullahoma because of its location on the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, a vital line needed to supply the army.
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Erected by Historic Preservation Society of Tullahoma, Inc. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 35° 21.464′ N, 86° 12.485′ W. Marker is in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) and West Decherd Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Baillet Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); Baillet Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Forrest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Army of Tennessee (about 400 feet away); Isham G. Harris (about 400 feet away); Tullahoma Campaign (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tullahoma.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021
2. Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public Square Marker
Marker is left of the marquee sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
