Forrest's Bivouac
July 11, 1862
Crossing Tennessee River on July 9, Forrest's brigade marched here in two columns, where he received reinforcements of four companies. His force bivouacked in this vicinity; the following morning it marched toward Murfreesboro, where the Federal garrison was attacked, its commander, Gen. T.T.Crittenden captured with about 1200 prisoners, plus a quantity of stores and munitions.
Marker is at the intersection of Old Rock Island Road (State Highway 288) and Mud Creek Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Rock Island Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
