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.
Mulberry Gap
On November 19, 1863 a scouting party of the 65 th Indiana Mounted Infantry captured and controlled Mulberry Gap after