Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fighting at Ely Corner
The Battle of Marianna
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 20, 2015
1. Fighting at Ely Corner-The Battle of Marianna Marker
Inscription.
Fighting at Ely Corner. The Battle of Marianna. The main section of the Battle of Marianna began here at 11 a.m. on September 27, 1864. Confederate cavalry under Col. A.B. Montgomery formed a line of battle across the main street at this point. Union troops, led by Brig. Ben. Alexander Asboth, approached the west. Heavy Confederate fire rolled back the first Union attack, but Asboth ordered a second charge before the Southern troops had time to reload their muzzle-loading carbines and shotguns. Fighting with sabers took place here as the two forces collided. The outnumbered Confederates were compelled to retreat east in the direction of the center of town, still fighting as they went. Union troops followed close behind.
The main section of the Battle of Marianna began here at 11 a.m. on September 27, 1864. Confederate cavalry under Col. A.B. Montgomery formed a line of battle across the main street at this point. Union troops, led by Brig. Ben. Alexander Asboth, approached the west. Heavy Confederate fire rolled back the first Union attack, but Asboth ordered a second charge before the Southern troops had time to reload their muzzle-loading carbines and shotguns. Fighting with sabers took place here as the two forces collided. The outnumbered Confederates were compelled to retreat east in the direction of the center of town, still fighting as they went. Union troops followed close behind.
Erected 2015 by Jackson County Tourist Development Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1864.
Location. 30° 46.615′ N, 85° 14.146′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) and Russ Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street. Marker is located in front of the Jackson County Visitors Center and Tourist Development Council. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4318 Lafayette Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 20, 2015
2. Fighting at Ely Corner-The Battle of Marianna Marker with Lafayette Street (US 90)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
