BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Lavergne-Dobbin’s Ferry

December 9, 1862

Rutherford

On December 9, 1862 a Union foraging expedition commanded by Col. Stanley Matthews was attacked by six regiments of Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry at Dobbin’s Ferry.

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Rutherford

Date

December 9, 1862

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

Maj. Gen. Joe Wheeler’s Cavalry

Union Units

51st Ohio Infantry, 35th Indiana Infantry, 8th Kentucky Infantry, 21st Kentucky Infantry, 7th Independent Indiana Light Artillery

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