Near Denmark in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Britton Lane Union Monument
Dedicated to the Federal soldiers that fought upon this sacred ground with courage and honor on September 1st, 1862, forever known as the Battle of Britton's Lane.
The following Union units participated in this battle.
20th Illinois Infantry • 30th Illinois Infantry •4th Ohio Independent Cavalry • 4th Illinois Cavalry (34 soldiers) • 2nd Illinois Light Artillery, Company E (Schwartz's) (2 pieces)
It is to the soldiers that fought at this engagement, and especially to those men that were killed here, including the many more men that would die afterwards from their wounds, that we honor their sacrifices with this plaque.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 29.4′ N, 88° 57.508′ W. Marker is near Denmark, Tennessee, in Madison County. Memorial can be reached from Britton Lane, 0.6 miles west of Steam Mill Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denmark TN 38391, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. On June 6, 1862 (a few steps from this marker); 7th Tennessee Cavalry Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Britton Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Britton Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Britton's Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Denmark Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Denmark Danes (approx. 3.7 miles away); Denmark Presbyterian Church Mulberry Grove (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denmark.
Also see . . . Britton Lane Battlefield. Synopsis of the chance encounter that led to the skirmish, later considered to be a Union victory. (Tricia and Ben M. Lowe, Clio: Your Guide to History, posted Dec, 17, 2017) (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.