BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Little Harpeth River

March 25, 1863

Williamson

After capturing the Union garrison at Brentwood, Confederate cavalry forces commanded by Brig. Gen. Nathan Forrest forced the surrender of a Union railroad bridge stockade near the Little Harpeth River

HISTORICAL THEMES

Controlling Resources

Crucible for Leadership

Guerilla Warfare

Influence on Campaign

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

HIGH

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

SITE DETAILS

County

Williamson

Date

March 25, 1863

Preservation Opportunity

HIGH

Confederate Units

N/A

Union Units

N/A

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