On October 29, 1864 a patrol with the 7th Indiana Cavalry encountered a Confederate force on the Pigeon Roost road at the Nonconnah Creek bridge. The advance guard of the 7th Indiana was captured and rest of the patrol routed at first fire.
Union City-Forrest Christmas Raid
As part of the extended raid against Union supply lines in WestTennessee, Confederate cavalry under Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest