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.
Nonconnah Creek
On October 29, 1864 a patrol with the 7th Indiana Cavalry encountered a Confederate force on the Pigeon Roost road