Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Tour, Tennessee, United States

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Great history lesson

This your invitation to tour the historic Civil War Battlefield at Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee. The battle took place, December 31, 1862, during General N. B. Forrest’s First West Tennessee Raid. It was significant for Forrest’s unique use of artillery against infantry and famous for its Confederate commander’s brazen maneuvering resulting in his famous command “charge them both ways!” The battlefield is located at the intersection of I-40 & Hwy. 22, Exit 108 mid-way between Memphis and Nashville, approximately 10 miles north of Lexington, Tennessee. The self-guided tour brochure containing a map and other historic details needed for the tour may be picked up at the Southwest Tennessee Log Cabin Information Center located on Hwy. 22 approximately one-half mile south of I-40.

Address

intersection of I-40 & Hwy. 22, Exit 108 , Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee, United States.

Website

http://www.parkerscrossroads.org

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7:29

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4.0 based on (43 reviews)

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  • 5KentuckyBreezing 5:00 PM Oct 23, 2022
    Civil war History
    If you enjoy history, do not miss this battlefield. We feel as if so much of our National history will someday be paved over for who knows what! The visitors center is your starting point with an interesting video of the battle and generals involved. This little known battle was very significant. You leave the center and go to the sections of the park. We are here on a beautiful late October day. I could have sat and enjoyed the first area for hours. Btw, you are right off I 40 so this is a lovely rest stop. Rest rooms (very clean) at the visitor center and first battlefield area!
  • 5Sunshine650550 5:00 PM Mar 10, 2021
    A wonderful driving/walking tour of the Battlefield
    This is a park based on the December 31, 1862 battle of Parkers Crossroads. A large part of the battlefield has been preserved and restored, with an excellent driving tour, There also about 4 miles of walking trails. A number of cannon are also in place. There is an excellent visitor Center/Museum. This is an area of nice scenery and friendly people.

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