Guntown in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Brice's Cross Roads, MS
June 10, 1864
— Civil War Preservation Trust —
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 27, 2015
1. Battle of Brice's Crossroads, MS Marker
8,000 Federal infantry and cavalry, led by Gen. Samuel Sturgis, left Memphis on a dual mission to destroy Confederate supply lines and to engage Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. It was here on June 10, 1864, that the Union army was forced to retreat to Memphis after Forrest and his 3,500-man force shattered their lines. forcing them to retreat, and changing the community forever.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1864.
Location. 34° 30.465′ N, 88° 43.412′ W. Marker is in Guntown, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is on Bethany Road (Mississippi Route 370) 0.4 miles east of County Route 833, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guntown MS 38849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tippah, Tishomingo, Pontotoc, Itawamba Intersection (here, next to this marker); Treaty of Pontotoc (here, next to this marker); Brice's Cross Roads (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate's Second Battle Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Cavalry and Artillery Formed First Battle Line Here (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Brice's Cross Roads
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Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 27, 2015
2. Battle of Brice's Crossroads, MS Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 27, 2015
3. Battle of Brice's Crossroads, MS Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
