Bruce Guthrie Photos: TN -- Memphis -- Confederate & Jeff Davis Park

TN -- Memphis -- Confederate & Jeff Davis Park -- Notes:

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2013_03_03A_CWT_Parks: CWT Color Bearer Thank You Weekend (2013) in Memphis, TN -- Tour of city parks (149 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03J_Memphis: TN -- Memphis (10 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03F_Conf_Park: TN -- Memphis -- Confederate & Jeff Davis Park (15 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03I_Court_Sq: TN -- Memphis -- Court Square (17 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03K_Forrest_Park: TN -- Memphis -- Forrest Park (16 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03D_Ft_Pickering: TN -- Memphis -- Fort Pickering (5 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03G_Mud_Island: TN -- Memphis -- Mud Island (3 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03E_Natl_Ornamental: TN -- Memphis -- National Ornamental Metal Museum (8 photos from 03/03/2013)
2013_03_03H_Memphis_Riverwalk: TN -- Memphis -- Riverwalk (7 photos from 03/03/2013)

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Signage: You'll see a lot of signs in this group. Eventually, I'll type the text of the signs into the subject description and get rid of the signs themselves. This is pretty slow and tedious work though.
Various Signs: Various signs here:

Confederate History of Memphis:
This bluff was fortified by Gen. Pillow May 1862. Thirty seven companies were equipped here for the Confederate service. The Confederate ram, Arkansas, one of the first iron clad battleships in the navy, was built and partially armored here, but fearing capture, she was sent down the river to be completed and was not ready for action at the time of the attack of the Federal fleet June 6, 1862.
The Confederate fleet of 8 boats protected only by cotton bales and carrying 18 guns gallantly resisted this attack of 6 armored gun boats, 4 rams, and 20 mortar boats carrying 84 guns.
The engagement lasted 90 minutes and was the first battle between steam rams in history.
At dawn, August 21, 1864, Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest made his grant strategic raid into Memphis, which was then held by 6 Federal generals with 10,000 men; his object being to check the advance of the Federal army into Mississippi. Arriving here with only 1,500 picked me, spent with 50 hours continuous marching, he sent this telegram: "Forrest holds Memphis" to the Federal headquarters in Mississippi.
The Federal officers, taken by surprise, rushed from their bedrooms and secreted themselves about the city.
After spending two hours here, Forrest cut the wires and left the city, taking 600 prisoners, and large quantities of supplies. His loss was only 25 wounded and 9 killed, while the enemy's loss was 90 wounded and 30 killed.
President Davis was a resident of this city for 9 years after his release from prison.
Palms for the Southern soldier,
Crowns for the veteran's head,
and loyal love and honor
For our Confederate dead.

Elizabeth Avery Meriwether (1824-1917):
Born in Bolivar, Elizabeth Meriwether spent much of her life in Memphis. A noted author, her more famous works include The Master of Red Leaf, Black and White, and Recollections of 92 Years. Mrs. Meriwether toured many states lecturing in support of woman suffrage and wa ...More...
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1. CONFPK_130303_069.JPG: Confederate History of Memphis This bluff was fortified by Gen. Pillow May 1862. Thirty seven companies were equipped here for the Confederate service. The Confederate Ram, Arkansas, one of the first ironclad battleships in the Navy was built and partially armored here, but fearing capture she was sent down the river to be completed and was not ready for action at the time of the attack of the Federal fleet June 6, 1862. The Confederate fleet of 8 boats protected only by cotton bales and carrying 18 guns gallantly resisted this attack of 6 armored gun boats, 4 rams and 20 mortar boats carrying 84 guns. The engagement lasted 90 minutes and was the first battle between steam rams in history. At dawn Aug. 21, 1864, Gen. N. B. Forrest made his grand strategic raid into Memphis, which was then held by Federal general's with 10,000 men. His object being to check the advance of the Federal army into Miss. Arriving here with only 1500 picked men, spent with 50 hours continuous marching, he sent this telegram: "Forrest holds Memphis" to the Federal headquarters in Miss. The Federal officers, taken by surprise, rushed from their bedrooms and secreted themselves about the city. After spending 2 hours here, Forrest cut the wires, and left the city taking 500 prisoners, and large quantities of supplies. His loss was only 25 wounded and 8 killed, while the enemy's loss was 90 wounded and 30 killed. Pres. Davis was a resident of this city for 9 years after his release from prison. Palms for the Southern Solider Crowns for the veteran's head and loyal love and honor for our Confederate dead
Directly Related Pages: Other pages here that have content directly related to this one: [Display ALL photos]
- 2007_TN_Conf_Park: TN -- Memphis -- Confederate Park (13 photos from 2007)
- 2013_02_28C_Conf_Park: TN -- Memphis -- Confederate & Jeff Davis Park (27 photos from 02/28/2013)
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2013 photos: So far, I'm mostly using my Fuji XS-1 camera but, depending on the event, I'm also using a Nikon D7000 and Nikon D600. Trips this year have been limited to a Civil War Trust conference in Memphis.
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