Exploit of Murphree Sisters

Exploit of Murphree Sisters (HMIUJ)

Location: Blountsville, AL 35031 Blount County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 4.052', W 86° 29.581'

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Incident of May 1, 1863 during Straight (U.S.A.) - Forrest (C.S.A.) Campaign.

Three prowling Union soldiers invaded home of sister-in-law of Celia and Winnie Mae Murphree taking food, drink; killing two colts.

When soldiers fell asleep, these two young girls took rifles, marched soldiers to headquarters of General Forrest, bivouacked at Royal Crossing on Warrior River.
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HM NumberHMIUJ
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByAlabama Historical Association
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 7:49am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 546781 N 3769759
Decimal Degrees34.06753333, -86.49301667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 4.052', W 86° 29.581'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 4' 3.12" N, 86° 29' 34.86" W
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Area Code(s)205, 256
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 16700-16798 Co Rd 26, Blountsville AL 35031, US
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