On April 26, 1864 a Confederate force partially destroyed a bridge on the Watauga River. Union troops commanded by Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox skirmished with the Confederates and also attempted to destroy the bridge. Union losses were 3 killed and 18 wounded.
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On the July 4, 1863 the 5 th and 6 th Kentucky Cavalry (US) moved toward University Place from Cowan. An advance