Wolf River Bridge

December 3, 1863
Fayette County

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.

Map of Wolf Creek

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