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battle of Ebenezer Church

Can anyone provide directions to the exact location of the battle of Ebenezer Church prior to Selma in April 1865? I made an unsuccessful attempt to find the historical marker, and the text is attached below. The Alabama Archives web page indicates the marker is located in Bibb County. I searched along Route 139 between Maplesville and Randolph.
Thank you for the help.

Erick

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Ebenezer Church

April 1, 1865–A cavalry engagement here among fiercest of the Civil War. To defend arsenal of Selma, Forrest (Confederate flag) charged with 1500 into Wilson (U.S. flag), moving south with 7500. Forrest was seeking to delay Wilson pending the arrival of scattered (Confederate flag) units. Forrest, involved in heavy fighting to inspire his men, suffered a saber wound, but killed opponent. Swollen streams and intercepted orders blocked aid for Forrest and forced his retreat.

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