Parkers Crossroads in Henderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Lt. Col. Alonzo Napier
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 14, 2009
1. Lt. Col. Alonzo Napier Marker
Lt. Colonel Alonzo Napier fell mortally wounded at this point as he was leading a charge of troops along the Lexington-Huntingdon Road.
In the excitement of the deafening roar of cannon fire and the swift barrage of small arms fire, Lt. Col. Napier leaped atop the split-rail fence where he was fatally shot.
Erected by Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 47.31′ N, 88° 23.377′ W. Marker is in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee, in Henderson County. It is on Federal Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located on the South Loop Walking Trail at stop seven, of the driving tour of Parker's Crossroads Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wildersville TN 38388, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nathan Bedford Forrest (a few steps from this marker); Manning the Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Parker's Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); McPeake Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Overview (within shouting distance of this marker); 39th Iowa Infantry Regiment
this page online
More about this marker. The lower portion of the marker shows a drawing depicting a Confederate officer rallying his men.
Also see . . .
1. Parkers Crossroads. Civil War Preservation Trust page detailing the battle and preservation efforts. (Submitted on July 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Association. Association website entry:
More details about the battle and preservation efforts. (Submitted on July 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 3, 2021
2. Lt. Col. Alonzo Napier Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 14, 2009
3. Lt. Col. Alonzo Napier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,447 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
