Fort Mitchell, Alabama: Civil War General's Horse Mounting Rock
Confederate Brig. Gen. Cantey (1818-1874) is buried in his family cemetery. His triangular "Horse Mounting Stone" sits outside the graveyard's low brick wall.
Fort Mitchell Civil War Cemetery
- Address:
- 553 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL
- Directions:
- Fort Mitchell Civil War Cemetery. East side of Hwy 165. Stop in the visitor center.
- Hours:
- Th-Su (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 334-855-4731
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Fort Mitchell National Cemetery has a rock with a sign on it that a Civil War general used it to climb on his horse.
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