BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Strawberry Plains

January 21, 1864

Jefferson

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.”

HISTORICAL THEMES

Controlling Resources

Crucible for Leadership

Guerilla Warfare

Transformation in Warfare

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

HIGH

A rating assigned for each battlefield to indicate relative opportunity and potential for successful site preservation.

SITE DETAILS

County

Jefferson

Date

January 21, 1864

Preservation Opportunity

HIGH

Confederate Units

N/A

Union Units

25th Brigade Army of the Ohio (Brig. Gen. James Spears)

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