Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Battle Of Irish Bend
April 14, 1863
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2009
1. Battle Of Irish Bend Marker
Inscription.
Battle Of Irish Bend. April 14, 1863. Also called by the Confederates the battle of Nerson's Woods or Franklin. In the Teche campaign the Federals followed the retreating Confederates from Bisland. Units of the Federal army under Gen. C.C. Grover landed from transports on Grand Lake and were engaged by the Confederates under Gen. Richard Taylor two miles northeast of this site. Meanwhile other Federals under Gen. Godfrey Weitzel entered Franklin from the east, forcing Taylor to abandon his lines. A stubborn delaying action by Gen. A.A. Mouton enabled Taylor to cross Bayou Yokeley and march to Jeanerette up the old Iberia Road.
Also called by the Confederates the battle of Nerson's Woods or Franklin. In the Teche campaign the Federals followed the retreating Confederates from Bisland. Units of the Federal army under Gen. C.C. Grover landed from transports on Grand Lake and were engaged by the Confederates under Gen. Richard Taylor two miles northeast of this site. Meanwhile other Federals under Gen. Godfrey Weitzel entered Franklin from the east, forcing Taylor to abandon his lines. A stubborn delaying action by Gen. A.A. Mouton enabled Taylor to cross Bayou Yokeley and march to Jeanerette up the old Iberia Road.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 29° 47.49′ N, 91° 30.004′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Willow Street (State Highway 3069) and Main Street (State Highway 182), on the right when traveling west on Willow Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin LA 70538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 3, 2017
2. Battle Of Irish Bend Marker
Marker closest, under tree
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 5, 2015. 2. submitted on September 8, 2017. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.