BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Philadelphia

October 20, 1863

Loudon

Confederate cavalry brigades of Colonels J. J. Morrison and George Gibbs Dibrell routed a Union cavalry brigade under Colonel Frank Wolford capturing over 400 prisoners as part of the Knoxville campaign.

HISTORICAL THEMES

Controlling Resources

Crucible for Leadership

Guerilla Warfare

Influence on Campaign

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

MEDIUM

A rating assigned for each battlefield to indicate relative opportunity and potential for successful site preservation.

SITE DETAILS

County

Loudon

Date

October 20, 1863

Preservation Opportunity

MEDIUM

Confederate Units

Col. J.J. Morrison, Col. George Dibrell

Union Units

Col. Frank Woford

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