Battle of Brices Cross Roads
June 10, 1864
When General Sherman advanced on Atlanta, General Forrest sought to destroy the Union supply line between Nashville and Chattanooga. He had nearly reached the Tennessee River when he had to turn back to meet a Union force marching southeast from Memphis under General Sturgis.
Forrest's remarkable ability to concentrate his men quickly and strike vigorously resulted in total victory by 4,787 Confederates over 7,900 Federal troops who retreated in confusion to Memphis.
Yet Forrest was diverted from his primary mission of destroying the supply line. Sherman continued his march toward Atlanta.
Marker is at the intersection of Bethany Road (Mississippi Route 370) and County Route 833, on the right when traveling west on Bethany Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
