Lavergne-Dobbin’s Ferry

December 9, 1862

Rutherford County

On December 9, 1862 a Union foraging expedition commanded by Col. Stanley Matthews was attacked by six regiments of Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry at Dobbin’s Ferry.

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Rheatown

On October 11, 1863 a Union advance led by Brig. Gen. Edward Potter (Ferrero’s Division) attacked Confederate cavalry commanded by

Lafayette (Rossville)

Attempting to disrupt the Federal occupation of West Tennessee, Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest defeated a Union fort at Lafayette

Memphis-Second Battle

On August 24, 1864 Confederate Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest conducted a daring raid on the Union garrison in Memphis.

Lavergne-Dobbin’s Ferry

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