Middleburg in Hardeman County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Middleburg

August 30, 1862

Photographed by Ken Smith, April 11, 2009

1. Battle of Middleburg Marker

Inscription. Ordered to raid Federal supply lines in West Tennessee, Confederate General Frank C. Armstrong rode north from Holly Springs, Mississippi in August 1862, with a large force of cavalry. Near this spot on August 30, Armstrong engaged a Union brigade commanded by Col. Mortimer Leggett, sent to destroy him. After a fierce day-long battle, allowing the Confederate to continue their raid north of the Hatchie River.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4C 32.)

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 year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 35° 11.888′ N, 89° 5.228′ W. Marker is in Middleburg, Tennessee, in Hardeman County. It is on State Highway 18 south of Enon Lane, on the left when traveling south. Middleburg community is between Bolivar and Hickory Valley, Tennessee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bolivar TN 38008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sassafras Mill (approx. 3.9 miles away); Polk Cemetery (approx. 6½ miles away); The Columns (approx. 6.7 miles away);

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John Houston Bills (approx. 6.7 miles away); St. James Episcopal Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Bolivar (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hardeman County Confederate Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hardeman County Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away).

Photographed by Ken Smith, April 11, 2009

2. Battle of Middleburg Marker

Highway 18, South.

Photographed by Ken Smith, April 11, 2009

3. Battle of Middleburg Marker

Highway 18, looking North.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,551 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.