Erwin in Unicoi County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

1. The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue Marker

Inscription. On December 29, 1864, the Third Regiment of North Carolina Mounted Infantry, under Colonel George W.Kirk, engaged about 400 Confederate Infantry and Cavalry under Lt. Colonel James A.Keith at Red Banks of the Nolichucky. Seventy three Confederates were killed and 32 officers and privates were captured. The Union forces sustained only three wounded men.
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From August 15 through 17 of 1894, a reunion was held for the veterans of the Third North Carolina Regiment at the Red Banks battleground where Col.Kirk defeated the Confederate command of Lt. Col. Keith. As reported in The Erwin Weekly Magnet, shelter, music, meals, social talks, a nightly campfire, and a Three C train stop were provided for all citizens.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 115.)

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 December 29, 1864.

Location. 36° 7.38′ N, 82° 26.756′ W. Marker is in Erwin, Tennessee, in Unicoi County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Love Highway (Tennessee Route 36) and Interstate 26, on the right when traveling east

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on Jackson Love Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erwin TN 37650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Greasy Cove Racetrack (approx. 0.3 miles away); To the Women of the Confederacy (approx. 2.1 miles away); Unicoi County / The Town of Erwin (approx. 2.3 miles away); Blue Ridge Pottery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Keystone Pottery (approx. 5.4 miles away); Plum Grove (approx. 5.9 miles away); Civil War in Tennessee (approx. 6 miles away); North Carolina / Tennessee (approx. 6.1 miles away in North Carolina). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erwin.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

2. The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue Marker

Wide view of The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 16, 2011

3. Wide view of The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 2, 2019

4. The Battle of Red Banks / Reunion for the Boys in Blue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,442 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 20, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 17, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.