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.”
Insane Asylum, Cox’s Hill
On January 3, 1863 Union forces consisting of the 2nd East Tennessee Cavalry and the 6 th Tennessee Infantry were in