Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid
July 13, 1862
Surrender of the Union garrison took place about 4:00 P.M. Units surrendering were Gen. T. T. Crittenden and staff, detachment of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, detachment of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry, “B” Battery, Kentucky Light Artillery, the 9th Michigan Infantry and the 3rd Minnesota Infantry. Stores valued at $500,000, four field pieces, 60 wagons, 300 mules, and 175 horses were taken. The entire Union force of 1,200 lost 19 killed and 120 wounded. Confederate losses were 30 killed and 60 wounded. The Confederates withdrew to Readyville, thence to McMinnville, after tearing up the railroad and destroying bridges.
Marker is at the intersection of Roberts Street and Maney Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Roberts Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
