Iuka in Tishomingo County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Iuka
Photographed By Karl Stelly, May 5, 2011
1. Battle of Iuka Marker
Bloody clash of Sept. 19, 1862 resulted from attempt of Gen. Wm. Rosencrans, U.S.A., to expel Gen. Sterling Price, C.S.A., from N.E. Mississippi.
In 2 hours one-third of men engaged were casualties.Erected by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1873.
Location. 34° 47.758′ N, 88° 12.5′ W. Marker is in Iuka, Mississippi, in Tishomingo County. Marker is on Veterans Memorial Drive (State Highway 25), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iuka MS 38852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brig. Gen. Henry Little (approx. half a mile away); Patriot William Gray (approx. 0.7 miles away); Iuka Normal (approx. 1.2 miles away); "Twin Magnolias" (approx. 1.4 miles away); Joseph Henry Holley Log House (approx. 1.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 18, 2012
2. Battle of Iuka Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 18, 2012
3. Battle of Iuka Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
