BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Rock Springs

December 30, 1862

Rutherford

Confederate Major General Joseph Wheeler’ Cavalry units attacked, captured and destroyed a wagon train of supplies and weapons at Rock Spring near La Vergne.

HISTORICAL THEMES

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

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A rating assigned for each battlefield to indicate relative opportunity and potential for successful site preservation.

Rock Springs

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