Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Schofield's Jump-Off Line
Dec. 15, 1864
By Kevin Hoch, March 9, 2012
1. Schofield's Jump-Off Line Marker
The Federal defensive line ran northeast and southwest through here. It was garrisoned by Schofield's Corps on arrival here after the Battle of Franklin, Dec 2, and later became a line of departure for the advance into support positions: Cruft's Provisional Division then occupied this line in reserveErected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number N1 16.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission marker series.
Location. 36° 8.061′ N, 86° 47.347′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and Acklen Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 12th Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edmondson Home Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Ward-Belmont College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Belmont Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nashville's First Radio Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); DeFord Bailey
By Kevin Hoch, March 9, 2012
2. Schofield's Jump-Off Line Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Tulsa, Oklahoma. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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