The Battle of Salem Cemetery

The Battle of Salem Cemetery (HM168R)

Location: Jackson, TN 38305 Madison County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 37.768', W 88° 45.938'

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Here on December 19,1862, Confederate forces under the command of Gen. Nathan B. Forrest fought Union forces commanded by Colonel Adolph Engelmann. After a cavalry charge was repulsed, the Confederate artillery forced the retreat of the Federals, and Forrest withdrew toward Humboldt. About 1,000 men were engaged in the two hour battle.
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HM NumberHM168R
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Marker Number4D 47
Placed ByTennessee Historical Commission
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Date Added Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at 8:10am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 340118 N 3944287
Decimal Degrees35.62946667, -88.76563333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 37.768', W 88° 45.938'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 37' 46.08" N, 88° 45' 56.28" W
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Area Code(s)731
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2-160 Cotton Grove Rd, Jackson TN 38305, US
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