On January 21, 1864 Union scouts with Brig. Gen. James Spears reported that Confederate forces advancing from Blain’s Crossroads had crossed the Holston River near Strawberry Plains and formed a mile-long skirmish line. Also see “Dandridge.”
Mink Springs
On April 13, 1864 Confederate cavalry attacked a Union outpost under the command of Brig. Gen. Edward McCook at Mink