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Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument at Gainesville, AL

Civil War, Historic Markers & Memorials | Gainesville in Sumter County  

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At the site of this monument, Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and his troops were paroled by Gen. Canby thus being the last troops east of the Mississippi to do so. The date was May 15, 1865.  The Ellis home stood on this site. When it burned years later, explosions rocked the town and startled the residents. It seems the Southerners had hidden powder horns and arms in the walls of the house just in case things heated up again.

This monument is located near the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 116 at Gainesville, AL (GPS Coordinates:  N32.823361,W88.158194).

Source: Gainesville Tour Guide

Tags: alabama, black belt, civil war, gainesville, monument

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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