Watauga River
On April 26, 1864 a Confederate force partially destroyed a bridge on the Watauga River. Union troops commanded by Brig.
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February 8, 1862
Fayette
On February 18, 1862 a Union wagon train escorted by the 3rd Iowa, 41st and 53rd Illinois, and 33rd Wisconsin Infantry regiments was attacked by Confederate cavalry commanded by Col. R.V. Richardson. The engagement lasted about five minutes when the Confederate attack was repulsed. Union losses were 1 man wounded and 16 missing. The wagon train also lost 42 mules and 2 horses.
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On April 26, 1864 a Confederate force partially destroyed a bridge on the Watauga River. Union troops commanded by Brig.
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