Walking tall trail tennessees trails and byways tennessee. The battle of collierville november 3, 1863, also known as the second battle of collierville, was a battle in the western theater of the american civil war. Interments span 125 years, from the civil war to 1992, when the cemetery closed to new burials. View all hotels near eversgerds civil war fort on tripadvisor. In 1862, the main forces of the confederacy were forced below tennessee, and collierville like much of the state was under federal control through the remainder of the war. The spelling and punctuation are unchanged from the original publication. Fearing reinforcements from germantown, the confederates withdrew without taking the fort. Are we missing a civil war sites location or another place that you know about. Germantown presbyterian renovation yields reminders of its civil war past. There were formidable obstructions in the delaware river below philadelphia, placed there by the americans, and also two forts and a.
C s type rosette dug germantown tn corinth civil war relics. The germantown redoubt more commonly known as fort germantown is a redoubt built during the civil war by union troops. Civil war events historic markers path divided civil war trails markers african american sites usgs civil war sites railroads 1865 county boundaries 1860 battle of nashville. Its a historic landmark of a federal redoubt during the civil war. Germantown, tn 388 shelby county buy tennessee state flags at. Fighting for trenton trenton, tn civil war discovery.
The tennessee civil war trails program is part of a fivestate trails system that invites you to explore both wellknown and lessfamiliar sites associated with americas greatest drama. During the cwt vicksburg tour, i got a chance to describe the battle of collierville that took place on 11 october 1863. The germantown redoubt is a redoubt built during the civil war by union troops. The 3rd of november is the anniversary of the 2nd battle of collierville, tn. Sticking to his civil war era guns bobby doesnt have a website or social media, so heres the address. United states of america buy united states of america flags at.
Enter trenton on tn 104, or or tn 77 both take you to the courthouse and this marker. The second battle of memphis was a battle of the american civil war occurring on august 21, 1864, in shelby county, tennessee. The document opened the door for a discussion of slavery by quakers, who increasingly rejected slavery until 1776, when the society of friends officially renounced the practice. Union troops occupied the town during the civil war. Germantown experienced setbacks through the period of the civil war 18611865. Feb 3, 1865 the detachment army of the tennessee, commanded by maj. Battlefields core battlefield areas potential national register boundaries study areas transparent maps. The confederate army of tennessee attacked the federal armys quickly fortified position, and the battle of franklin ensued resulting in. The assumption of the blessed virgin mary church, built in 1859 and commandeered by union troops in 1864, had part of one wall knocked completely. In 1852, the memphischarleston railroad was built through the community. It is located a couple miles east of the old germantown neighborhood in germantown, tennessee. The second battle of collierville was a minor battle of the american civil war, in shelby county, tennessee. For more information, contact eths at 8652158824 or by email. Estimated casualties were estimated at 164 union and 128 confederate.
If driving in tn either north or south on us45w, go west on the two hwy listed above. The two largest battles occurred on october 11 and november 3, 1863. Together, more than 1,500 places tell the epic and heartfelt stories of civilians and soldiers who experienced triumph and tragedy during the war. Generals and soldiers, doctors and nurses all fought to preserve the union. The city of germantown now includes the site of historic nashoba plantation. All civil war sites locations in memphis, tn mapmuse. This is the story of germantown, tennessee, of the communitys people and their perseverance. Civil war harpers weekly, march 15, 1862 you are viewing part of our extensive online collection of civil war harpers weekly newspapers. When the first shots of the civil war were fired, nearly onethird of germantown s sons and daughters answered the call to duty. Germantown is a city in shelby county, tennessee, united states. Good civil war period item from the john marks collection. Map of memphis ii battlefield core and study areas by the american battlefield protection program. Germantown friends letter tennessee historical society. Places explore nearby civil war sites, read about battlefields, historic sites and museums and people related to these locations.
Colliervilles proximity to the strategically important railroad would ensure that it could not sit peacefully on the sidelines during the civil war. Daggers of the civil war tennessee civil war 150 npt duration. The germantown redoubt was placed on the national register on june. This was built along a relatively sharp bend of the memphis and charleston railroad now the memphis subdivision of the norfolk southern railway. Click here to add a place to the map and help make mapmuse even better. Wmc a number of midsouth businesses are closed and events and services are canceled or postponed in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as. Expedition from germantown to chulahuma october 2224. Times are tough for the travel community right now. It paints a picture of a town that was mostly lost and the life of its citizens before, during and after the civil war. Churches destroyed in the war were rebuilt, schools were constructed and the population began to return around the turn of the century. Indicates fortifications at fort pickering and fort harris, roads and streets, railroads, vegetation, drainage, relief by hachures, houses, fences, and the names of a few residents in the outlying areas. The largest city in tennessee, memphis has a history of dramatic highs and lows.
One of the bloodiest battles of the civil war took place less than a mile from carnton mansion in franklin, tn, on november 30, 1864. This was dug at germantown tn on 12176 as pictured. After the fall of memphis in 1862, the union army turned it into a civil war prison to house confederate sympathizers. Apr 18, 2020 this is a collection of some of my favorite pictures of nashville, tn that are historic with some of them rare. About 75 civil war reenactors are expected to descend on. The battle of collierville was a battle of the american civil war, in shelby county, tennessee. If the sun is up, bobby is ready to impart his expansive knowledge on anyone that finds themselves walking through this historic spectacle. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. Civil war families of tennessee east tennessee historical.
They are in the order that they occurred during the civil war. Completed application available as a download below, proof of lineage, and payment should be mailed to. We provide leadership and support to organizations across tennessee. It resulted in a crushing defeat for the confederate forces, and marked the virtual eradication of a confederate naval presence on the river. Civil war reenactors to recreate battle of collierville this. James chalmers, leading a cavalry division riding up from mississippi, learned that only one union regiment was left to defend collierville, he. Other civil war sites include elmwood cemetery, where 12 civil war generals are buried, and general washburns escape alley, right in the center of downtown memphis. Fort germantown 3085 honey tree drive this fiveacre park is located on honey tree drive south of poplar pike. Germantown presbyterian renovation yields reminders of its. Buckles, buttons, harmonica pieces, bullets, spoons and other items have turned up inches beneath the soil. Harpers weekly was the most popular newspaper during the civil war, and all these issues are available for your study and research on this site. Civil war sites locations, hours and maps in and near memphis, tn.
The american civil war made a huge impact on tennessee, with large armies constantly destroying its rich farmland, and every county witnessing combat. Map of the british colonies in north america 17631775. The area and the larger context in which it lay set the stage for a communitys rise and decline. Oct 04, 20 civil war reenactors to recreate battle of collierville this weekend the associated press october 04, 20 4. Bill burkhart, with strasburg rail road from strasburg, pa. Reference maps on the american revolution 17751783. Kick off halloween weekend with the history of 8 spooky tennessee spots and. For a long time, the national park services list of battles only included the 2 nd battle and omitted any mention of the first battle in october that. The community took a hard hit after the civil war, but rebounded back after the turn of the 20th century. Germantown, tennessee, during the civil war era by george. This pre civil war estate is overflowing with early germantown ephemera and photographs of the germantown horse show and the germantown fire department. Germantown, tennessee, during the civil war era book. Dec 20jan 5 63 carters raid into eastern tennessee and southwest virginia.
Tennessee civil war trails mapguide i sueda g t2016. C s type rosette dug germantown tn corinth civil war. This was dug at germantown tn on 42385 as pictured. Yellow fever decimated the population in the 1870s. Shermans 15th army corps were in the process of marching to the relief of chattanooga, tennessee, confederate. Map of the thirteen colonies at the end of the colonial period. Civilrights laws dont always stop racism the atlantic. The battle on october 11 was the largest land battle fought in shelby county, tennessee. Germantown experienced set backs through the period of the civil war and the yellow fever. Search the latest real estate listings for sale in germantown and learn more about buying a home with coldwell banker. Civil war destruction and reconstruction, yellowfever epidemics, resurgence. Germantown, next to downtown, is the most urban of nashvilles residential neighborhoods, marked by smartly revived historical townhouses, brick sidewalks and treelined streets. Oct 15, 2015 head out to germantown and you can tour this fascinating place, bob eversgerds civil war fort. Nathan bedford forrest made a daring raid on union held.
The tennessee historical societys collections include a copy of the 1688 germantown friends protest against slavery, the first organized protest against slavery in the british colonies. I have collected them over the years form the internet and various historic sites. There are many early photographs, early linens, over 30 quilts, victorian clothing, and so many other treasures. Germantown, tennessee, during the civil war era george c. The town of collierville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, and activities pursuant to title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 42 u. Memphis civil war sites civil war battlefields online. Registration form available as pdf download registration. Germantown experienced set backs through the period of the civil war and the yellow fever epidemics of that era reduced its population to a few hundred. Memphis, tennessee, located on the mighty mississippi river, between the cities of st. One by one bob placed the stones, side by side, row after row to create a limestone fortress. Charley smith, of the th regulars, has a hand in it. During the civil war and yellow fever epidemics, the population reduced to a few hundred. Churches destroyed in the war were rebuilt, schools were constructed and the population began to.
Begun from scratch in 1984, in the rolling fields near germantown, bob began, stone by stone, to build a replica of a civil war fort. Germantown, tennessee tennessee historical markers on. Tn state brochure mapside civil war trails program. Mar 17, 2017 the battle of memphis was fought june 6, 1862 during the american civil war and saw union warships decisively defeat a squadron of confederate gunboats. Aug 20, 2005 this letter appeared in the indianapolis daily journal on october 20, 1863 on page 2 column 4. Civil war battles of tennessee page 8 legends of america. The first battle of memphis was a naval battle fought on the mississippi river immediately above the city of memphis, tennessee on june 6, 1862, during the american civil war. Ft donelson 1940 ft donelsondover 1862 franklin 1874 ft sanders. Collierville november 3, 1863 while major general william t. Today, germantown remains one of tennessees fastest. Germantown, tennessee real estate your key to memphis. Memphis and the civil war in vintage drawing and photos. And be sure to download our sb app for the best of local shopping, restaurants, events and more.
Memphis national cemetery, located seven miles northeast of downtown memphis, is the final resting place for more than 40,000 veterans. Army, ordered from the department of the cumberland to the military division of west mississippi. Find this 1868 memphischarleston railroad depot in old germantown. Union forces had captured it in june of 1862, and the city on the mississippi river attracted thousands of formerly enslaved people. Recording studio where you can find artists at work or record your own demo. May 08, 2016 during the civil war, memphis was a beacon to freed people. Germantown rebounded slowly and the city name changed to neshoba, an indian word meaning wolf, during world war i, for a brief period. These 8 haunted places in tennessee as in really haunted. The 3 must see civil war sites in franklin, tn tripadvisor. List and map of civil war sites in and around memphis, tn including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. On march 3, a historic, pre civil war church in nashville was heavily damaged after a powerful storm that spawned a deadly tornado ripped through the city and its neighboring counties, killing at least 22 people, according to published reports. Memphis national cemeterycivil war era national cemeteries. The engagement was witnessed by many of the citizens of memphis. The first european settlement was established in germantown between 1825 and 1830 by miss francis wright, who established the nashoba plantation, a utopian community that was intentionally built to emancipate slaves.
Operations against chalmers, in north mississippi and west tennessee october 417. The tennessee civil war national heritage area tells the whole story of americas greatest challenge, 18601875. Churches destroyed in the war were rebuilt, schools were constructed and the. Germantown, tennessee, during the civil war era browder, george c. Sep 21, 2017 the city began in 1833 as the hamlet of pea ridge, was renamed germantown in 1836 and incorporated in 1841. As a prison, conditions became so deplorable that even the prison commandant was dismissed in 1864, but he was reinstated at the request of general grant. Plan on spending the weekend going back in time with germantown history. Stewart county and henry county, tennessee, and calloway county, kentucky. Civil war redoubts in tennessee, as well as in the midsouth area. During the civil war, union invasions of georgia, alabama or mississippi had to cross through tennessee because of its location over the deep south. Wounded soldiers were being cared for in collierville as early as 1862, left behind by trains passing through town. Four minor battles occurred in 1863 at collierville, tennessee, during a threemonth period. Tn civil war heritage civil war tennessee vacation. Civil war index civil war battles from the official.
It was a divided state, with the eastern counties harboring prounion sentiment throughout the conflict, and it was the last state to secede from the union, in protest at lincolns call for troops. Germantown redoubt fort germantown park memphis heritage. Visit the website of the national park service to learn more about the civil war. While the railroad brought prosperity to collierville, it also caused destruction. Some also have been used courtesy of the metro nashville archives, tennessee state archives and others. Many stones came from old nineteenth century buildings.
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