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.”
La Vergne IV
On January 1, 1863 Union cavalry attacked Confederate forces near La Vergne that was destroying Union supply trains. The Confederate force withdrew