On January 21, 1864 Union scouts with Brig. Gen. James Spears reported that Confederate forces advancing from Blain’s Crossroads had crossed the Holston River near Strawberry Plains and formed a mile-long skirmish line. Also see “Dandridge.”
Hay’s Ferry
On December 24, 1863 a Union detachment of the First Brigade of the First Division (Col. A. P. Campbell) marched