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Battle of Mansura

Confederate forces under General Dick Taylor here formed battle line May 16, 1864, barring passage of General Banks’ retreating Union Army. The Battle of Mansura ended in withdrawal of Confederates.

Located in Mansura, LA, District 8, Hwy 114, Avoyelles Parish. 19




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