That Civil War Trails Program continues to bring aspects of the war not generally-known to the public's attention. The City of Collierville just got two markers according to the Nov. 14th Memphis Commercial Appeal.
One is for the October 11, 1863 Battle of Collierville where Sherman's favorite horse, Dolly was captured by Confederates.
The second one is for the November 3, 1863 raid by troops under Confederate General James R. Chalmers and stands in Walnut Street Park in downtown.
These are part of the Civil War Trails Program as I said earlier. The state of Tennessee has received $1 million in federal grants to fund 300 markers. The first 18 across the state have been installed.
Collierville matched $1,100 per marker.
www.civilwartrails.org
Keep Upthe Good Work CWT. --B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
