Battle of Island No. 10 Monument, Tennessee, United States

3.0 (6 reviews) Spent Ranking #5 in Tiptonville Historic Sites • Battlefields • Monuments & Statues

It tries to explain a significant battle of the Civil War

Historic details are on plaques on a pier that extends over the river. Enjoy the view from out over the water.

Address

Tenn. 22 approximately 5 miles north , Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States.

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:26

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3.0 based on (6 reviews)

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  • 3NewbernTraveler 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2008
    For the hardy Civil War buff
    In early 1862, Confederate forces fortified an island in the middle of the Mississippi River, in an attempt to stop Union gunboats from proceeding south. The military action around what was called Island No. 10 (meaning the 10th river island south of the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers) lasted about two weeks. Union forces eventually were successful in capturing the outpost. Today nothing is left of Island No. 10, because of the river itself destroyed it over time. So, a monument, with a map and text in cast iron, was located as close to the battle site as possible. That location is on Tenn. 22 north, straight out of Tiptonville, and into mainly rural farmland areas. While the monument is very informative and interesting, it is truly for the hardy Civil War buff. You do drive about five miles just to see a monument in the middle of farm land. If you are interested in the war to that detail, then you'll enjoy it. And be sure and travel nearby Tenn. 78, north out of Tiptonville for Tennessee historical roadside markers. Some of the markers are about action around Island No. 10, and others are about the creation of Reelfoot Lake. But good luck in finding a parking place on the road. Fortunately, Hwy. 78 here is not that heavily traveled. The condition of the monument can vary. I've seen it both cleaned up, and trashed up. Being isolated means its not heavily visited, and makes a good target for vandals. The monument is open during daylight hours.
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  • 3Blank A 5:00 PM Jun 2, 2017
    Well - the battle was important to the Union - but this is not really the location
    The river has moved dozens of times since 1863 and the actual location washed away over 140 years ago. To experience the battle site nearest the actual location you need to drive across the river to Hayti, and drive north to New Madrid and visit the New Madrid Historical Museum (admission charged). Right across the street is a river viewing platform. The account of the battle is written from a local perspective so be sure and read up on the short battle before you come.

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