Valley Grande in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Chalmers Attacks
Long's Division in the Rear
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 28, 2023
1. Chalmers Attacks Marker
"The signal for the advance was to be the discharge of a single gun from Rodney's Battery, to be given as soon as Gen. Upton's turning movement had developed itself. Before that plan could be executed, and while waiting for the signal to advance, Gen. Long was informed that a strong force of Confederate cavalry had been skirmishing with his rear, and threatened a general atck upon his pack train and led horses. He had left a force of six companies..." [the 72nd Indiana Infantry re-enforced by 1 Battalion of the 3rd Ohio Cavalry] "...well posted at Valley Creek (northwest of the city), in anticipation of that movement. Fearing this affair would compromise the assault upon the main portion, Long determined to make the assault at once; and without waiting for the signal
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-Major General Christopher Columbus Andrews
Erected 2015 by the April 1865 Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1865.
Location. 32° 27.129′ N, 87° 2.058′ W. Marker is in Valley Grande, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is at the intersection of Lapsley Street and County Road 236, on the right when traveling north on Lapsley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Valley Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); R.B. Hudson High School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Defense of Selma Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Tabernacle Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tabernacle Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Northern Heights Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2½ miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. British West Florida, 1764-83 (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Union Troops Charge
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 28, 2023
2. Reverse side of Chalmers Attacks Marker showing weathering of foil period map.
More about this marker. The foil period map on the rear has weathered with the adhesive causing the map to curl up and become unreadable.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 28, 2023
3. View of marker heading towards Kenan's Mill entrance.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 28, 2023
4. View of reverse side of Chalmers Attacks Marker looking north.
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5. Gen. Forrest(CSA)/Gen. Wilson(US)/Gen. Chalmers(CSA)/Gen. Long(US)/Gen. Upton(US)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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