Denmark in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Denmark Danes

1861-1865

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 21, 2014

1. Denmark Danes Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On 15 May 1861, one hundred and forty six men swore allegiance to the South. This unit became known as Co. K, 6th Tenn. Inf. Reg., C.S.A. "The Denmark Danes".

Only forty of the original company survived the four long years of war. These men returned home to find their community in a state of total destruction.

May they rest in peace

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1861.

Location. 35° 31.961′ N, 89° 0.045′ W. Marker is in Denmark, Tennessee, in Madison County. Memorial is at the intersection of Denmark Jackson Road and Britton Lane, on the right when traveling east on Denmark Jackson Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the Denmark Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denmark TN 38391, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Denmark Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Denmark Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Flag Bearer for Denmark Danes (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Denmark Presbyterian Church Mulberry Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Denmark Danes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Denmark Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Britton's Lane (approx. 3.8 miles away); Battle of Britton Lane (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denmark.

Denmark Danes-Denmark Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 21, 2014

2. Denmark Danes-Denmark Presbyterian Church

Denmark Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 21, 2014

3. Denmark Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.