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

Army of the Cumberland

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 21, 2021

1. Army of the Cumberland Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From here, Maj. Gen. W.S. Rosecrans marched his reorganized army against Bragg's Army of Tennessee, in the Shelbyville-Wartrace-Tullahoma area. Fainting with his Reserve Corps and cavalry against Shelbyville, he drove through Hoover's Gap with his main force, occupied Manchester June 30, and flanked Bragg out of position.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 22.)

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 June 30, 1863.

Location. 35° 40.595′ N, 86° 16.855′ W. Marker is in Beechgrove, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is on Manchester Pike (U.S. 41) 0.1 miles south of East Fox Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beechgrove TN 37018, 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. A different marker also named Army of the Cumberland (a few steps from this marker); Beech Grove Engagement

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(approx. 4 miles away); General Forrest's Farewell Order Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pledge to the South (approx. 4.1 miles away); 18th Indiana Battery (approx. 4.1 miles away); 20th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry (approx. 4.1 miles away); General A. P. Stewart's Division (approx. 4.1 miles away).

More about this marker. There is a companion marker located across the road from this marker.

Also see . . . Tullahoma Campaign. (Submitted on November 10, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 21, 2021

2. Army of the Cumberland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.