Nonconnah Creek

October 29, 1864

Shelby County

On October 29, 1864 a patrol with the 7^th Indiana Cavalry encountered a Confederate force on the Pigeon Roost road at the Nonconnah Creek bridge. The advance guard of the 7^th Indiana was captured and rest of the patrol routed at first fire.

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Blockhouses #4 & #5 Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad

Confederate cavalry commanded by Gen. Joseph Wheeler moved into middle Tennessee in an attempt to disrupt the supply lines supporting

Insane Asylum, Cox’s Hill

On January 3, 1863 Union forces consisting of the 2nd East Tennessee Cavalry and the 6 th Tennessee Infantry were in

Shelbyville

On June 27, 1863, Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg’s army was withdrawing from the vicinity of fortified Shelbyville and concentrating at

Nonconnah Creek

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Blockhouses #4 & #5 Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad

Insane Asylum, Cox’s Hill

Shelbyville

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