Liberty in Amite County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Battle Of Liberty
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2016
1. Battle Of Liberty Marker
Inscription.
Battle Of Liberty. . On November 16, 1864, Union cavalry under Col. Benjamin Marsh captured a small Confederate force at Liberty. Marsh had hoped to capture Brig. Gen. George Hodge, but he escaped. The next day, Brig. Gen. Albert Lee reinforced the Federals with 1,700 men and three cannon. On November 18, Confederate cavalry attempted to retake the town. Moving up the Greensburg Road, Col. John Scott's men were forced to withdraw after an hour long engagement. On the nineteenth, Union forces returned to Baton Rouge.
On November 16, 1864, Union cavalry under Col. Benjamin Marsh captured a small Confederate force at Liberty. Marsh had hoped to capture Brig. Gen. George Hodge, but he escaped. The next day, Brig. Gen. Albert Lee reinforced the Federals with 1,700 men and three cannon. On November 18, Confederate cavalry attempted to retake the town. Moving up the Greensburg Road, Col. John Scott's men were forced to withdraw after an hour long engagement. On the nineteenth, Union forces returned to Baton Rouge.
Erected 2014 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1864.
Location. 31° 9.516′ N, 90° 48.539′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Mississippi, in Amite County. Marker is on North Church Street, 0.1 miles Main Street (Mississippi Highway 24/48), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty MS 39645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Monument (here, next to this marker); "Three Chopped Way" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Amite County Courthouse
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 12, 2016
2. Confederate Monument Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2016. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
