Sons of Confederate Veterans

1896

This Monument erected in honor of the gallant Confederate Soldiers of Wayne County who fought, died and suffered in the War for Southern Independence.

1861-1865

Confederate Units Formed in Wayne County

2nd (Biffle’s) Tenn. Cavalry BTN.

6th (Wheeler’s) Reg’t

9th (Gantt’s) Tenn. Cavalry BTN. Co. F.

19th (Biffle’s) Tenn. Cavalry Reg’t Co. A.B. F. I.

Capt. J.W. Phillips Light Artillery Co.

54th Tenn. Inf. Reg. Co. A.H. And

Capt. Childress’ and Hollis’ Companies

Sacred is the memory of the Citizens of Wayne County for the sacrifices they made in defending their homeland.

Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Hollis Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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