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

Parker's Crossroads

By Currey Russell, June 27, 2010

1. Parker's Crossroads Marker

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Returning to Middle Tennessee after an extensive & successful raid, Forrest's Cavalry Brigade on Dec. 31, 1862, fought here an all-day battle with 2 separate Union brigades converging on him in an unsuccessful attempt to destroy him before he could recross the Tennessee River near Clifton.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D14.)

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 month for this entry is December 1850.

Location. 35° 47.837′ N, 88° 23.443′ W. Marker is in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee, in Henderson County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 22, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located at the Parkers Crossroads City Park entrance next to the battlefield. There is a walking tour of the battlefield with informational signs. Battlefield parking for trail users is on the right side of the entrance road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wildersville TN 38388, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

By Currey Russell, June 27, 2010

2. Parker's Crossroads Marker

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. Freeman's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tides of War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (about 400 feet away); Morton's Battery (about 400 feet away); Forrest's West Tennessee Raid (about 400 feet away); Forrest's Tactics (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkers Crossroads.

More about this marker. This is Stop #1 of the 7 Stop Battlefield Auto Tour.

Also see . . . Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Association. (Submitted on July 3, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee.)

By Brandon Fletcher, October 8, 2010

3. Parker's Crossroads Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 5 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2014, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. 3. submitted on August 21, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.