Remembering Milliken’s Bend, 2020
What happened at Milliken’s Bend? Why should it be remembered? View this video to learn more.
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Spectacular Eyewitness Image of Milliken’s Bend
One of the last acts of David Batey was to sketch this spectacular image of the fighting at Milliken’s Bend, and send it home to his family. Batey was a private in Company C, 17th Texas Infantry (Allan’s regiment) … Continue reading →
Confederate Burials
I’ve recently received several questions asking where Confederates from the battle of Milliken’s Bend were buried. Unfortunately, I don’t have a firm answer. Before the Confederates left Milliken’s Bend, they stayed nearby for a couple of hours before withdrawing to … Continue reading →
Four Things You Should Know about Milliken’s Bend
In anticipation of my upcoming appearance at Chuck Beard’s ever-popular East Side Storytellin‘ event on Tues. June 7 – the 153rd anniversary of the battle – I thought I’d take this moment to provide a quick run-down on some of … Continue reading →
Casualties of the 16th Texas Infantry
Col. George Flournoy’s regiment of the 16th Texas Infantry served in a reserve capacity, and did not enter the fighting until the rest of the brigade had already sustained significant casualties. Part of the regiment secured some farm buildings and … Continue reading →