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Officials must act quickly for Civil War markers
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Time is ticking for McMinnville officials to help Heritage Alliance cash in on available funds to add two more Civil War markers to the current trail located in Warren County.According to Alderman Jimmy Haley, funds are available through Tennessee Tech for placement of two more Civil War markers in Warren County by Heritage Alliance. A marker will be placed on Rebel Hill for the Battle of Rebel Hill, with a second at High Street Cemetery for Gen. Benjamin Hill.With the markers placed within the city of McMinnville and on city-owned property, the city must allow easements in those areas.“We have to make a decision on this pretty quick,” said Haley. “For the new grant, everything has to be turned in and approved by the end of this month.”Getting the verbal request June 12 leaves the city with a couple of weeks to draw up a written easement and pass it before the board June 26.“It’s kind of late for this information,” said McMinnville Mayor Norman Rone.