Near Baldwyn in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

General Barteau's Flank Movement

Photographed By David Graff, April 23, 2012

1. General Barteau's Flank Movement Marker

The ridge is visible behind the marker.

Inscription. Along the ridge north-east, General Barteau's 2nd Tennessee flanked the Union forces, creating havoc among white and negro soldiers of General Sturgis' command.

Erected 1957 by State of Mississippi - J. P. Coleman, Governor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 34° 30.66′ N, 88° 43.972′ W. Marker is near Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is on Ripley Road (County Route 370) half a mile west of Bethany Road (County Route 370), on the right when traveling west. Marker is one of a pair at a pulloff near the Tishomingo Creek Bridge and at the entrance of a small park beside the creek. It is one-half mile northwest of the NPS acre at Brice's Crossroads. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baldwyn MS 38824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tishomingo Creek Bridge (here, next to this marker); Chief Tishomingo (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Wagon Train (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Tishomingo Creek Bridge (about 300 feet away); Terrain and Landscape (about 300 feet away); Spoils of War (about

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300 feet away); Artillery at Log Cabin Ridge (about 400 feet away); Brice's Cross Roads (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwyn.

More about this marker. This location is designated as part of Stop 7 of the Brice's Crossroads Auto Tour.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 30, 2008

2. General Barteau's Flank Movement Marker

General Barteau's Flank Movement image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Graff, April 23, 2012

3. General Barteau's Flank Movement

Ridge overlooking Tishomingo Creek occupied by General Barteau's troops.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 18, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.