Strawberry Plains

January 21, 1864
Jefferson County

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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