BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Mountain’s Gap

October 1, 1863

Rhea

Records/history of engagement cannot be found

HISTORICAL THEMES

Crucible for Leadership

Guerilla Warfare

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Rhea

Date

October 1, 1863

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

N/A

Union Units

N/A

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