Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 24, 2016
1. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument
This is a centopath. General Forrest is buried in Health Sciences Park (aka Forrest Park) in Memphis, TN.
Defender of Selma
Wizard of the Saddle
Untutored Genius
The First With the Most
This monument stands as testament of
our perpetual devotion and respect
for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest
CSA, 1821-1877, one of the south's
finest heroes.
In honor of Gen. Forrest's
unwavering defense of Selma
the great state of Alabama
and the Confederacy
this memorial is dedicated
Deo Vindice.
Right side
Forrest's Battles
1861
Sacramento, KY.
1862
Fort Donelson, TN.
Shiloh, TN.
Murfreesboro, TN.
Lexington, TN.
Parkers Crossroads, TN.
1863
Dover, TN.
Thompson's Station, TN.
Brentwood, TN.
Capture of Gen. Streight
Chickamauga, GA.
Left side
Forrest's Battles
1864
West Point, MS.
Okolona, MS.
Fort Pillow, TN.
Brices Crossroads, MS.
Tupelo, MS.
Memphis, TN.
Sulphur
this page online
Pulaski, TN.
Johnsonville, TN.
Springhill, TN.
Franklin, TN.
Nashville, TN.
1865
Battle of Selma, AL.
Rear
{Seal of the Confederate States of America}
Erected 2000 by Sons of Confederate Veterans, Alabama Division, Col. C.C. Pegues Camp 62; Alabama Society, Order of Confederate Rose; Selma Chapter 53 , United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 32° 24.308′ N, 87° 1.951′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22) and Kings Alley. Located approximately centered within Live Oak Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Dallas Avenue, Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Live Oak Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Rufus de Vane King (about 300 feet away); Redoubt No. 24 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 24, 2016
2. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument (Right Side)
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Nathan Bedford Forrest. (Submitted on January 24, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. History of the Battle of Selma. (Submitted on January 24, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 24, 2016
3. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument (Left side)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 24, 2016
4. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument (Rear)
Public Domain
5. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 24, 2016
6. Monument can be see in background.
Known & unknown soldier markers can be seen in foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,463 times since then and 257 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 24, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
