Battle of Brice's Cross Roads Page10    
 

(3-01) First battle line of Sturgis' cavalry. SH-503, 0.2 mi. south of SH-833 (Guntown Road). Here the Federal troopers were attacked by Gartrell's Georgians, along with Tyler's 12th Kentucky cavalry

(3-01) Tishomingo Creek Overlook. South view. The two markers here describe the Union retreat, and defense of Tishomingo Creek Bridge, and the Confederate victory and pursuit of the Federals

            

(3-01) Tishomingo Creek Overlook. In the distance is Ripley Road winding toward the crossroads

(3-01) Enlarge Tishomingo Creek from the overlook. The wartime bridge was about 50 yards upstream (right) from the modern bridge

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