Lafayette in Macon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Approximate Site of Civil War Skirmish
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 22, 2021
1. Approximate Site of Civil War Skirmish Marker
Company K 5th Indiana Cavalry and others met a squad of guerillas here. In the engagement, 9 of the guerillas were killed and two of the Federal forces were wounded.
Erected by Sons of Confederate Veterans Macon County Camp Jim Davis #1425.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1863.
Location. 36° 34.917′ N, 86° 0.175′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Tennessee, in Macon County. Marker is on Akersville Road, half a mile north of Tucker Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4224 Akersville Rd, Lafayette TN 37083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Key Park (approx. 4.4 miles away); Macon County (approx. 4.4 miles away); Macon County War Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); Woodmore Hotel (approx. 4.4 miles away); Macon County Confederate Soldiers Monument (approx. 4.4 miles away); Macon County in the Civil War (approx. 4.4 miles away); Russell Smith (approx. 4˝ miles away); World War II Maneuvers (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 22, 2021
2. Approximate Site of Civil War Skirmish Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
