BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Nonconnah Creek

October 29, 1864

Shelby

On October 29, 1864 a patrol with the 7th Indiana Cavalry encountered a Confederate force on the Pigeon Roost road at the Nonconnah Creek bridge.  The advance guard of the 7th Indiana was captured and rest of the patrol routed at first fire.

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Shelby

Date

October 29, 1864

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

N/A

Union Units

7th Indiana Cavalry

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