On October 29, 1864 a patrol with the 7th Indiana Cavalry encountered a Confederate force on the Pigeon Roost road at the Nonconnah Creek bridge. The advance guard of the 7th Indiana was captured and rest of the patrol routed at first fire.
Mulberry Gap
On November 19, 1863 a scouting party of the 65 th Indiana Mounted Infantry captured and controlled Mulberry Gap after