Athens

January 28, 1865
McMinn County

Confederate cavalry under Brig. Gen. John C. Vaughn and Maj. General Joseph Wheeler attacked Athens capturing 24-25 prisoners with the 7th Tennessee Mounted Infantry and burned several buildings in the outskirts of town.

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