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By Tim Carr, July 31, 2010
General Forrest’s at Johnsons Crossing
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1 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Hanceville — General Forrest’s —
On U.S. 31 south of Day Gap Road, on the right when traveling north.
Pursuit and Union Col. Streight’s defense, from Battle Ground (26 M. - NW) to capture at Lawrence (80 M. - East) - said to be greatest cavalry fight in modern warfare. It passed here May 1, 1863. — — Map (db m33801) HM
2 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — Battle of Hog Mountain — April 30, 1863 —
On U.S. 278 at County Road 1145, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 278.
Here Gen. Forrest (C.S.A.) overtook Col. Streight’s raiders (U.S.A.) In hand-to-hand battle after dark 3 horses shot from under Forrest, Union force fled southward with Forrest in . . . — — Map (db m33802) HM
3 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Vinemont — Battleground —
On State Highway 157 at County Road 1101, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 157.
Named after a Civil War Battle fought April 30, 1863, between Confederate troops commanded by General Nathan Bedford Forrest and Union troops commanded by Colonel Abel D. Streight. Confederates lost 50 to 75 men killed or wounded. Union lost 30 men. . . . — — Map (db m33807) HM
4 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Vinemont — Battle of Day’s Gap — April 30, 1863 — ---- 6 miles west --> —
On U.S. 31, on the right.
Here Gen. Forrest (C.S.A.) overtook larger force of Col. Streight (U.S.A.) Forrest attacked three times. Streight fled toward Rome to destroy Confederate railroad. — — Map (db m33808) HM
5 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Vinemont — Streight’s Raid — A Failed Campaign —
On County Road 1136 0.4 miles north of 1145, on the right when traveling north.
"The thanks of Congress are again due to General N. B. Forrest and the officers and men of his command, for meritorious service in the field, and especially for the daring, skill, and perseverance exhibited in the pursuit . . . — — Map (db m101090) HM
 
 
 
 
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