Lexington in Henderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Forrest's Raid

Dec. 18, 1862

Photographed by Ken Smith, December 15, 2012

1. Forrest's Raid Marker

Inscription. Striking Ingersoll's brigade 5 miles east, Forrest overran the position to which they had retired on high ground to the south. Ingersoll and his artillery were captured. Returning 2 weeks later, Forrest rested briefly here, then crossed the river at Clifton, brushing aside the 6th Tennessee Cavalry (Federal).

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4 D 15.)

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.

Location. 35° 38.384′ N, 88° 21.904′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Tennessee, in Henderson County. It is at the intersection of East Church Street (U.S. 412) and College Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Church Street. Marker is on the property of the New Union University campus at Lexington, Tennessee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington TN 38351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle for Lexington (approx. 1½ miles away); 31 Natchez Trace Drive (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hometown of Buddy Cannon (approx. 1.7 miles away); 58 South Main Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); 54 Main Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); 52 South Main (approx. 1.7 miles away); 50 South Main (approx. 1.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed by Ken Smith, December 15, 2012

2. Forrest's Raid Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.