Watauga River

April 26, 1864

Carter County

On April 26, 1864 a Confederate force partially destroyed a bridge on the Watauga River. Union troops commanded by Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox skirmished with the Confederates and also attempted to destroy the bridge. Union losses were 3 killed and 18 wounded.

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