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Address and Phone:
58 Cotton Grove Rd.
Jackson, TN 38305

Phone: (731) 424-1279

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Salem Cemetery Battlefield

City: Jackson, TN
Region: West Tennessee

A self-guided tour amid the monuments honoring Union and Confederate soldiers killed in the December 19, 1862 battle near Jackson. Approximately 1,000 soldiers were engaged in the battle between General Forrest's cavalry and Union troops. Welcome Center, three tour stops, battle map inlay, five monuments and historical cemetery with reference to David Crockett.

Take Exit #85 S. Follow signs approx. 6 mi. to Battlesite off I-40.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Jones Creek Golf Course

Cypress Grove Nature Park

Simmons and Simmons Farm

Classic Bowl

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Upcoming events

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500/Scott's Turfbuilder 300
Location: Bristol, TN

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
30th Annual Quilt Show and Competition
Location: Maryville, TN

Date: Jan 29, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Stitches-In-Time Quilt Exhibit
Location: Cleveland, TN

Date: Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500
Location: Bristol, TN

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