Henderson in Chester County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cox's Raid

October 25, 1862

Photographed By Phillip Knecht, June 27, 2015

1. Cox's Raid Marker

Inscription. Attacking this place at dawn, the Confederate cavalry battalion of Maj. N.N. Cox killed one Federal soldier, captured three officers and 33 enlisted men of "B" Co., 49th Illinois Infantry, and dispersed the rest. They burned the railroad station and all Federal supplies, fired the railroad bridge, and tore up the track, then withdrew.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4C 25.)

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.

Location. 35° 26.459′ N, 88° 38.317′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Tennessee, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and White Avenue (Tennessee Route 365), on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson TN 38340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freed-Hardeman College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chester County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Fighting For Control (about 600 feet away); Chester County War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Tornado of 1952 (about

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700 feet away); Eddy Arnold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henderson at War (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Front Street (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Photographed By Phillip Knecht, June 27, 2015

2. Cox's Raid Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2015, by Phillip Knecht of Holly Springs, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2015, by Phillip Knecht of Holly Springs, Mississippi. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.