Dover

February 3, 1863

Stewart County

In an attempt to disrupt shipping on Cumberland River two brigades of Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler attacked the Union garrison at Fort Donelson on February 3, 1864. Wheeler withdrew following heavy losses and lack of ammunition.

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Mossy Creek

On December 29, 1863 Union Brig. Gen. Samuel Sturgis divided his forces sending Col. LaGrange toward Dandridge while he held

Plum Point-Fort Pillow

After the defeat of Confederate forces at Island No. 10 the Union naval squadron moved down the Mississippi River to

Knob Gap

After seizing Nolensville, Union forces pushed south on the road to Triune. About two miles south of town, the men

Dover

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