Orchard Knob Walking Tour - Stop 2: The Fight for the Gateway Begins - Orchard Knob

This flag was capture during the fighting at Orchard Knob, November 23, 1863.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

Quick Facts

Location:

Orchard Knob

Significance:

National Military Park

Amenities

2 listed

Accessible Sites, Cellular Signal

The 28th Alabama and 24th Alabama Infantry Regiments were overwhelmed by superior US forces on November 23, 1863. The assault lasted less than one hour.