Bolivar-Wagon Train

March 29, 1864
Hardeman County

On March 30, 1864 the 6th Tennessee Cavalry US (Col. Fielding Hurst) was attacked and routed by the 14th (13th ) Tennessee Cavalry CSA (Col. James J. Neely) between Somerville andBolivar. The entire wagon train of the 6th Tennessee Cavalry was captured including 30 killed and 35 prisoners.

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