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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What happened at Milliken’s Bend? Why should it be remembered? View this video to learn more.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →