Ranger Led Hike - Crittenden Pushes the Center
General Thomas L. Crittenden’s 5th Division of General Don Carlos Buell’s Army of the Ohio was the center of the Union line as it began its counterattack on April 7th, 1862. To the troops fighting their way through the center of the battlefield that morning, the severity of the previous day’s combat became readily apparent. When the Union Division commanded by General Thomas Crittenden approached the dense thicket, which the day before was dubbed, “The Hornets’ Nest”, they ran into very heavy resistance. Over several hours of fighting the Union advance ground to a halt.
Join Park Ranger Timothy Arnold on a hike which will provide a glimpse into the division’s advance, as they attempted to negotiate the tangled wilderness of the Hornets’ Nest, and drive the enemy from the Daniel Davis Wheat Field and the Hamburg-Purdy Road, where it halted as the battle drew to a close.
Meet the ranger at Tour Stop #2 (Confederate Monument). Hike distance will be 2 miles.The terrain will be moderate, passing through thick woods and crossing small streams. Please wear clothing and footware appropriate for the weather. Bringing insect repellent and water is highly recommended.
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FREE
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Chris Mekow
731-689-5696
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- Hike
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