Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Wilson's Raiders
Headquarters March 28-31, 1865
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 9, 2009
1. Wilson's Raiders Marker
Gen. James H. Wilson, USA, having crossed the Tennessee River with a large force of well equipped cavalry, grouped them here at Elyton. Their mission: to destroy Alabama's economic facilities for supporting the War.
From these headquarters he sent;
(a) cavalry unit to burn the military school, foundries and bridges at Tuscaloosa.
(b) soldiers to destroy mines and furnaces in Jefferson, Bibb and Shelby Counties.
(c) cavalry to dash south to destroy railroads and factories at Selma.
Erected 1960 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.
Location. 33° 30.06′ N, 86° 50.292′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Cotton Avenue SW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Cotton Avenue SW, Birmingham AL 35211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walker Memorial Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Elyton Courthouse Bell (about 500 feet away); Disabled American Veterans
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Also see . . . Arlington Historic Home & Gardens. Museum website entry (Submitted on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 9, 2009
2. Wilson's Raiders Marker & Grounds of the Arlington Antebellum Home
Photographed By Tim Carr, January 21, 2008
3. Arlington Antebellum Home, Headquarters of Wilson's Raiders
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,510 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
