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

Parker's Crossroads

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 11, 2021

1. Parker's Crossroads Marker

Inscription.
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 4D 14.)

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

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: Parker's Crossroads City Park (a few steps from this marker); Freeman's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Parker's Crossroads

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(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). 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. Association website homepage (Submitted on July 3, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Currey Russell, June 27, 2010

2. Parker's Crossroads Marker

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, October 8, 2010

3. Parker's Crossroads Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,316 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2014, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 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.