Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
James Cantey
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General Cantey was married in 1858 at Fort Mitchell to Mary Elizabeth Benton, niece of Colonel John Crowell, Alabama's first Congressman. At the beginning of the War Between The States he organized "Cantey's Rifles" in what was then the 15th Alabama Regiment. He served throughout the war and surrendered with Joseph E. Johnston at Durham Station, North Carolina, April 26, 1865. The first Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Russell County, organized at Seale, was named in his honor. General Cantey was born December 30, 1818, and died June 30, 1874. He is interred in a family cemetery at Fort Mitchell.
Erected 1980 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission / The Russell County Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1978.
Location. 32° 20.82′ N, 85° 1.146′ W. Marker is in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 165. This marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Mitchell Historic Landmark Park, about half-mile from the main entrance on the road to the site of the fort on the left in front of the Cantey Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell AL 36856, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Crowell (here, next to this marker); Asbury School and Mission (here, next to this marker); Fort Mitchell Military Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Mitchell (about 600 feet away); United States Indian Trading Post (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Mitchell (about 600 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 600 feet away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mitchell.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Battle of Cross Keys where Cantey's 15th Alabama fought.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,859 times since then and 314 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 7. submitted on March 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 8. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.