On April 26, 1864 a Confederate force partially destroyed a bridge on the Watauga River. Union troops commanded by Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox skirmished with the Confederates and also attempted to destroy the bridge. Union losses were 3 killed and 18 wounded.
Bolivar-Wagon Train
On March 30, 1864 the 6th Tennessee Cavalry US (Col. Fielding Hurst) was attacked and routed by the 14th (13th