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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.

West Tenn Diamond Jaxx/Pringles Park

Simmons and Simmons Farm

Carnegie Center for Art & History

Riverside Cemetery

Places to stay

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

Baymont Inn - Jackson

Country Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn

Guesthouse Inn - Jackson

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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