Big Black Creek Historical Association

These quiet woods and fields were the scene of a mighty conflict on Sept. 1, 1862, when Federal and Confederate troops accidently ran into each other. During the four-hour battle that ensued, Confederates made furious charges across open cornfields to attack the Federal troops who were entrenched behind in a grove of trees on a hill. The battle resulted in the capture of 213 prisoners. Monuments mark the site along with a mass grave of Confederates. A restored Civil War-era cabin, used as a hospital during the battle, is open. After the battle, 87 Union soldiers were imprisoned in the Denmark Presbyterian Church, located near the battlefield. The structure still contains graffiti left by the Federal prisoners.

The entrance to Britton Lane Battlefield located at 4707 Steam Mill Ferry Rd., Medon, TN. The battlefield is about 5 miles from the Denmark Presbyterian Church building.

This monument is in honor of the Confederate soldiers who died at the Battle of Britton Lane.

21 unknown Confederate soldiers were buried in a mass grave after the battle by local residents.

This building was used as a field hospital after the battle. Visitors can tour the entire site free of charge including the cabin.

One of the cabin's rooms finished in period style.

 Adolphus A. Britton. The battle of Britton Lane was fought on his land Sept. 1, 1862.

Adolphus is buried in the Denmark Methodist Cemetery, a picture of his broken tombstone is in the Denmark Methodist Cemetery page.

Adolphus was called "Dolph" by his friends.

 Ann Britton, wife of Adolphus.