About This Website
What we have done here is to compile a history from a multitude
of sources past and present. We want to give you; the reader; the
facts that relate to the military operations, family history and the
significance of this historic place.
Through Journals, Dairies, Eye Witness Accounts, Published Maps from
County, State and Federal (current and past), Official Records of
Correspondence, Tax Records, Archaeology and Artifacts we want to
paint you a picture of what happened here in 1864.
We have tried our best to link directly to the sources in which the
information was complied from. We have put as much written and
documented third party accounts as we can find at present into this
site, and we will continue to post and provide updates on any new
information as it becomes available.
Furthermore, the hundreds of artifacts that where dug here by the
Archaeologist and the literally thousands of artifacts that have
been dug up from the surrounding area by Metal Detectorist give us
something an eye witness (those who are no longer alive)
cannot-“physical proof”. Items that you can touch, see, smell and
taste that also correspond with the information submitted. Putting
aside all written historical documents and manuscripts presented, we
are standing knee deep in artifacts as physical proof that cannot be
ignored.
“Although the battle sounds at the Nash Farm have been silenced for
over 140 years, a conflict of another sort has raged, the conflict
between preservation and progress."
As you gaze across these rolling hills you think about the cavalry
charge that took place here. You think about the courage and
fortitude those men displayed on this battlefield. Your heart and
mind is filled with a sense of awe as you realize you are seeing the
same view many of them saw for the last time while engaged in the
heat of battle.
"When you weigh the cost of progress against the personal fortitude
and the strength of character of the men who gave their lives for a
cause, it's that gallantry which compels you to protect and preserve
this site, and pay homage to those brave men.”
Elizabeth "B.J." Mathis
Henry County Commissioner