BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Wolf River Bridge

December 3, 1863

Fayette

On December 3-4, 1863 Confederate cavalry under James Chalmers and S. D. Lee attempted to destroy a bridge over Wolf River near Moscow, Tennessee. Union forces commanded by Col. E. Hatch mounted a successful defense ultimately driving the attackers back to Mount Pleasant, Mississippi.  The 2nd West Tennessee Infantry (African Descent) distinguished itself in the engagement.

HISTORICAL THEMES

Transformation in Warfare

Enslaved People

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Fayette

Date

December 3, 1863

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

Maj. Gen. S.D. Lee Brig. Gen. James Chalmers

Union Units

2nd West Tennessee (African Descent) - became 61st USCT, 6th Illinois Cavalry, 2nd Iowa Cavalry, 9th Illinois Cavalry, 7th Illinois Cavalry, 32nd Wisconsin Infantry

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