Rheatown
On October 11, 1863 a Union advance led by Brig. Gen. Edward Potter (Ferrero’s Division) attacked Confederate cavalry commanded by
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January 24, 1864
Claiborne
On January 24, 1864 an attack of Confederate forces advancing on the Big Springs and Bear Creek road was repulsed by the 91st Indiana Infantry at Powell’s bridge.
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