Bolivar-Wagon Train

March 29, 1864
Hardeman County

On March 30, 1864 the 6th Tennessee Cavalry US (Col. Fielding Hurst) was attacked and routed by the 14th (13th ) Tennessee Cavalry CSA (Col. James J. Neely) between Somerville andBolivar. The entire wagon train of the 6th Tennessee Cavalry was captured including 30 killed and 35 prisoners.

Map near the Bolivar-Wagon Train

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