Exploit of Murphree Sisters
Incident of May 1, 1863 during Straight (U.S.A.) - Forrest (C.S.A.) Campaign.
Three prowling Union soldiers invaded home of sister-in-law of Celia and Winnie Mae Murphree taking food, drink; killing two colts.
When soldiers fell asleep, these two young girls took rifles, marched soldiers to headquarters of General Forrest, bivouacked at Royal Crossing on Warrior River.
Marker is at the intersection of County Road 26 and Dunn Lane, on the right when traveling east on County Road 26.
Courtesy hmdb.org
