Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Stokes' Atrocity
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 15, 2016
1. Stokes' Atrocity Marker (side 1)
(side 1)
Four miles north of this site, the atrocity occurred during the War Between the States. On March 12, 1864, Federal Col. William B. Stokes and approximately 200 soldiers of the 5th Tenn. Volunteer Cavalry (Union) surrounded the homes of a southern sympathizer and shot six unarmed Confederate soldiers. These soldiers, led by 2nd Lt. Robert S. Davis, included members from Terry's 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment and one Alabama cavalryman. They became separated from their original outfit and had recently joined forces with Captain Champ Ferguson's independent cavalry company.
Continued
(side 2)
Days earlier the Confederates had routed Col. Stoke's command in skirmish at Dug Hill on the Calfkiller River. Shortly after the shooting at the house, Lt. Davis — the only Confederate wounded and not killed outright — was taken into the yard, tied to a cedar gatepost and his body riddled with bullets. His last words were "you ought not to do this, I have never done anything but my sworn duty."
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 45.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 12, 1864.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 walking distance of this marker: Cup and Saucer (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilder Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. John T. Wilder (within shouting distance of this marker); Goff's Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwig Lamp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hire, Jent & Bray (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 15, 2016
2. Stokes' Atrocity Marker (side 2)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
3. Stokes' Atrocity Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2016, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,264 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2016, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
