Panther Springs

March 5, 1864
Hamblen County

On March 5, 1864 the Third East Tennessee Infantry (Union) was attacked by Confederate cavalry while on reconnaissance to Panther Springs. The Third lost 3 killed, 1 wounded and 20 taken prisoner.

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