American grave in Edinburgh: While I was out walking yesterday I came across a grave in the Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, the reason I noticed it was that it had flags on it and seems to...

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

While I was out walking yesterday I came across a grave in the Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, the reason I noticed it was that it had flags on it and seems to be looked after. I know very little about American history but the man named was from Edinburgh so I thought some of you might like to know about it.

Col. Robert A. Smith of the 10th Mississippi Regiment Confederate States Army.
A Native of Edinburgh.
Who fell mortally wounded at the battle of Mumfordsville Kentucky September 14th 1862.
While gallantly leading in the charge of Fort Craig aged 26 years. [there is then a flag]
Sponsored by Murfreesboro S.C.V. Camp No 33 Tennessee.

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Spikes Loc: Brookings, Or

Interesting bit of history.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Thanks for the thread Riada. I am an American Civil War buff and found your post interesting. 8-)

gonate Loc: sacramento,calif

Interesting !Bit of History.

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

Thanks for looking guys.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

How interesting...I live near Murfreesboro (the city cited on his marker). I can tell you that the flags on the left and right have Confederate U.S. battle markings. I have also traveled through Mumfordsville Kentucky but was not aware of this battle. Next time I'm in that area, I'll have to see what I can find out about this battle. Thanks for sharing...was very interesting for me.

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

James56 wrote:

How interesting...I live near Murfreesboro (the city cited on his marker). I can tell you that the flags on the left and right have Confederate U.S. battle markings. I have also traveled through Mumfordsville Kentucky but was not aware of this battle. Next time I'm in that area, I'll have to see what I can find out about this battle. Thanks for sharing...was very interesting for me.

I'd be interested to hear if you do find out.

uppics Loc: rockford, il, usa

riada22 wrote:

While I was out walking yesterday I came across a ... (show quote)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10th_Mississippi_Infantry

very interesting history the 10th mississippi

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

Thanks for the link, uppics, very interesting reading.

uppics Loc: rockford, il, usa

riada22 wrote:

Thanks for the link, uppics, very interesting reading.

you are quite welcome.......anytime i can help someone, just let me know.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

How interesting...apparently Col. Smith was an important figure of this battle. There is a monument at Munfordville Kentucky near the location of the battlefield erected in his honor. The article also says that Col. Smith is buried at Jackson Mississippi.
You can read more about him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Robert_A._Smith_Monument

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

James56 wrote:

How interesting...apparently Col. Smith was an important figure of this battle. There is a monument at Munfordville Kentucky near the location of the battlefield erected in his honor. The article also says that Col. Smith is buried at Jackson Mississippi.
You can read more about him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Robert_A._Smith_Monument

Thanks James I have learned a lot today about someone that I just happened upon in a graveyard, it's been interesting.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

riada22 wrote:

Thanks James I have learned a lot today about someone that I just happened upon in a graveyard, it's been interesting.

Well now I badly want to go photograph his memorial in Kentucky. And so...I started researching. It appears this memorial is out in a field. I viewed satellite images to plan my route in. It's along some railroad tracks several yards south of the bridge crossing he defended during the battle. Sadly there are no roads leading to the spot. I think my best bet is to stop in the little town of Munfordville and ask the local folks how I can get access to the memorial to photograph it. Probably can't make the trip till better weather. It's about 104 miles (167km) northeast of Nashville. But I've had fun learning about all this. So glad you posted.

riada22 Loc: Edinburgh - Scotland

James56 wrote:

Well now I badly want to go photograph his memoria... (show quote)

I'll look forward to a photo when you do go.