Hood crossing of the Tennessee River:
Where did Gen. Hood cross of the Tennessee River on his escape out of region in late 1864? Bainbridge is the location mentioned in the official records, but after the river was damed, it is now a lake. On December 27th 1864 at 3:00 am Hood’s retreat of the Army of Tennessee began a two day evacuation across the river. U.S. Navy gunboats were just a few miles downstream, but due to the turbulent river at Muscle Shoals, were unable to reach the crossing and do any harm.
Looking north towards the location.
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Bob – Has photo of Ala historical marker for CSA Retreat at Tennessee River (near Old Bainbridge) been posted – Also is Tn historical marker at Sugar Creek still up? Richard Melvin #828-524-4444
I don’t know Richards. Haven’t been there in a year or two.
enjoyed.the reading thevtra.trail.of the retreat.of the csa.army back.to Alabama. my .great grandfather. csa.corporal Tom Pringle of meridian miss.was part.of gen.forrest.retreat from spring hill or.columbia.tn.and then back to Bainbridge Alabama and the crossing too..later in May 1865.he surrender in Bentonville north carolina…Tom was a part.of the battle that was sent to fight the 2nd day of stones river.in Murfreesboro but they gave up.retreated.and he was sent to Columbia with Forrest group..Tom had fought at missionary ridge to.in Chattanooga. no doubt..he knew Bedford. Forrest well..Tom fought in the Csa..March 1862 to the may 65..4 major battles..and is decorated..personally I dont.even.know how he lived thru this..he dies.in 1930..my grandmother buries.Tom.in Pensacola Florida. I have Tom’s military record..it is a awesome record.and some Tennessee history..thanks.for this recall.of the tenn.army retreat..I have family in this battle..randy jones,Ashland city.tenn..Tom Pringle is a corporal of the Csa first Florida calvary out of Pensacola fla…after he joins in march 1862 he is sent.to.join.the csa army of.north west Mississippi in the tupelo ms.area..and later served in 2 battles in Tennessee.
That’s an amazing service record!