BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Tazewell

January 24, 1864

Claiborne

On January 24, 1864 an attack of Confederate forces advancing on the Big Springs and Bear Creek road was repulsed by the 91st Indiana Infantry at Powell’s bridge.

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Claiborne

Date

January 24, 1864

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

N/A

Union Units

91st Indiana Infantry

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