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

Denmark Presbyterian Church Mulberry Grove

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 21, 2014

1. Denmark Presbyterian Church Mulberry Grove Marker

Inscription. August 31, 1862 The 20th and 30th Illinois Infantry camped in the mulberry trees behind the Denmark Presbyterian Church. Denmark was the fairly large town and was a major shopping point for the armies.

September 1, 1862 30th Illinois begun march from Denmark to Medon's Station and on a dusty country road, Britton Lane, met the Southern army...there they fought for four hours with no one credited with winning the battle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1861.

Location. 35° 31.938′ N, 89° 0.006′ W. Marker is in Denmark, Tennessee, in Madison County. It can be reached from the intersection of Denmark Jackson Road and Britton Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denmark TN 38391, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Flag Bearer for Denmark Danes (a few steps from this marker); Denmark Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Denmark Danes (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Denmark Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker

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also named Denmark Danes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Denmark Presbyterian Church Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Battle of Britton's Lane (approx. 3.7 miles away); Battle of Britton Lane (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denmark.

Behind the Denmark Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 21, 2014

2. Behind the 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 605 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.