Near Cullman in Cullman County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Hog Mountain
April 30, 1863
Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 28, 2017
1. Battle of Hog Mountain Marker (repainted)
Col. Streights raiders (U.S.A.)
In hand-to-hand battle after dark 3 horses shot from under Forrest, Union force fled southward with Forrest in relentless pursuit.
Erected 1952 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.
Location. 34° 11.679′ N, 86° 57.313′ W. Marker is near Cullman, Alabama, in Cullman County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 278 and County Road 1145, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 278. Located in front of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5400 U.S Highway 278 W, Cullman AL 35057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 the original Cherokee Nation, 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: Streights Raid (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Streights Raid (approx. 1.3 miles away); Land-Use and Water Quality (approx. 2.2 miles away); Clarkson Covered Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Alabama's Physical Diversity
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More about this marker. The actual battle ground for the Battle of Hog Mountain is located about 2 ½ miles northwest of this marker along Crooked Creek off County Road 1127.
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
2. Battle of Hog Mountain Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
3. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum at the site of the Battle of Hog Mountain
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
4. The view from Streight's position atop Hog Mountain
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
5. Battle of Hog Mountain Marker (prior to refurbishment)
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
6. The view from Forrest's position in the valley below Streight's position on Hog Mountain
The buildings atop of the hill was where Streight placed four cannons; two mountain howitzers and two captured Confederate pieces to command the valley.
Photographed by Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
7. A rock located below a rifle pit with bullet holes.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 8,038 times since then and 248 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 31, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
