Near Denmark in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

On June 6, 1862

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

1. On June 6, 1862 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On June 6, 1862, Union General Jeremiah Sullivan was ordered to Jackson to secure the region for the North and establish a base of operations to support Union forces in a southward advance. After marching his troops into the city, General Sullivan's first priority was to establish a supply depot and start securing strategic locations in the region. He dispatched small units of soldiers south of the city to guard the bridges, and rail lines, and to notify him of any Confederate movement that might threaten Jackson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1862.

Location. 35° 29.404′ N, 88° 57.504′ W. Marker is near Denmark, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from Britton Lane, 0.6 miles west of Steam Mill Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Britton Lane Battlefield park. 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. Britton Lane Union Monument (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Britton Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th Tennessee Cavalry Memorial

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(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. One of the units sent by Sullivan unexpectedly encountered Confederate forces here, leading to a four-hour skirmish. (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.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

2. On June 6, 1862 Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Brig. Gen. Jeremiah Cutler Sullivan image. Click for full size.

Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

3. Brig. Gen. Jeremiah Cutler Sullivan

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.