Spring Hill in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Spring Hill, Tennessee ~ November 29, 1864

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 27, 2012

1. Spring Hill, Tennessee ~ November 29, 1864 Marker

Inscription. In 1864, Spring Hill was a small, prosperous farming community. Although the town had been occupied by both Confederate and Federal forces at various times, it had not been seriously impacted by the war. All that changed as Hood's and Schofield's armies clashed south of town. Hundreds of wagons and artillery pieces passed through the town, earthworks were erected around the town by Union defenders, and both armies marched past on their way to Franklin. During the evening of November 29, Schofield made the McKissack House his field headquarters.

The next day, hundreds of southern and northern wounded were left behind by the armies to be cared for by the community. On the night of December 17, 1864, Hood's Army was again camped overnight south of Spring Hill, following their retreat from the Battle of Nashville. A brief cavalry skirmish would be fought north of town, and then the Union army would pass through in pursuit. For the rest of the war, Federal units would garrison the town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 35° 45.06′ N, 86° 55.832′ W.

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Marker is in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in Maury County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 31) and Depot Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5317 Main Street, Spring Hill TN 37174, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American 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 walking distance of this marker: The Town of Spring Hill, Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Ewell Farm (a few steps from this marker); Ritter-Morton Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Spring Hill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Cheairs Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Banks Caperton (approx.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 27, 2012

2. Spring Hill, Tennessee ~ November 29, 1864 Marker

0.2 miles away); Nashville and Decatur Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Hill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Branham and Hughes Military Academy (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.