West Point & Battle of Ellis Bridge, Mississippi
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(5-2009) Enlarge Waverly Plantation Historic Marker (Downtown West Point): Although no battles were fought at Waverly Plantation, it was considered a safe haven for those wanting to escape the war. Friends and family would go there to escape the war for months at a time. General Nathan Bedford Forrest was a friend of the Col. Young family and visited the plantation many times during the war including a three week stay to recuperate from injuries incurred during battle |
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(5-2009) Enlarge Original Old Waverly Sign: This is the original sign the Snow's installed out by the main Waverly Road entrance to the Plantation when they opened up for tours. Note that the original viewing fee was $4.00. It is not much higher than that now |
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