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Battle of Franklin

General Richard Taylor’s 1,600-man Confederate Army fought severe delaying battle here against 4,000 Federals under Gen. Cuvier Grover April 14, 1863, before retreating toward Opelousas.

Located in Franklin, LA, Dist. 3, Hwy 90, St. Mary Parish. 61




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