Battle for Decatur - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

This is a site where Confederate general Hood engaged Sherman's supply line trying to cut off his supply route in the famous march to the sea. There are no official markers or monuments in the vicinity, however the city of Decatur, AL has created a self-guided walking type tour with several informational plaques in the old part of the city that has been renovated which depict the various aspects of this small but important Civil War battle. General Hood was in the area for about three weeks due to the Tennessee river being badly flooded and also waiting on General Forrest to come with reinforcements. The battle occurred during September 1864 and the Confederate army found Decatur "A Hard Nut to Crack" and was ultimately never successful.

The Old State Bank, built in 1833, was directly in the line of fire during the battle, however it still stands today. Historic Bank Street is also on the National Register of Historic Places and has many active shops and other businesses along it. The first railroad built west of the Allegheny Mountain range was also constructed here in 1833. There is ample parking to get out and take a walk and see the sites.

Name of Battle: Battle for Decatur Hood's Middle Tennessee Campaign A Hard Nut to Crack Name of War: Civil War Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): Not listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   04/21/2011 Dulcimoore visited it