Sweetwater
On February 16, 1865, Confederate cavalry commanded by Brig. Gen. John C. Vaughn captured the Federal garrison at Sweet Water
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November 29, 1864
Williamson
On November 29, 1864 the Confederate Army of Tennessee (Lieut. Gen. John Bell Hood) crossed the Duck River and attacked the IV and XXIII Corps (Maj. Gen. John Schofield) at Spring Hill. Hood’s strategy to outflank Schofield’s position and lines of supply failed before the Union forces could successfully withdraw and form a defensive line in Franklin.
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On February 16, 1865, Confederate cavalry commanded by Brig. Gen. John C. Vaughn captured the Federal garrison at Sweet Water
On March 1, 1862 Union gunboats Tyler and Lexington and the transport Zetta carrying 2 companies of the 32nd Illinois
July 13, 1863 – July 15, 1863 – Skirmishes Note 1 at Forked Deer River, occupation of Jackson and skirmish