On January 21, 1864 Union scouts with Brig. Gen. James Spears reported that Confederate forces advancing from Blain’s Crossroads had crossed the Holston River near Strawberry Plains and formed a mile-long skirmish line. Also see “Dandridge.”
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On the July 4, 1863 the 5 th and 6 th Kentucky Cavalry (US) moved toward University Place from Cowan. An advance