Battle of Dandridge - Dandridge TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 00.970 W 083° 24.927
17S E 282325 N 3988440
Marker is on Tennessee Route 92 across from the Jefferson County Dept. of Education, Dandridge TN 37725
Waymark Code: WM18V43
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2023
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Battle of Dandridge Dec. 24, 1863
A critical point in the bitter cavalry actions during Longstreet's withdrawal to winter quarters near Morristown. The 1st Brig., 1st Cav. Div., Army of the Cumberland, coming from the NW through Dandridge, was attacked at Hays' Ferry, four mi. NE, by Confederates of Russell's Brig., and driven back through Dandridge to New Market, 12 mi. NW. The Federals lost a gun and caisson, with minor personnel casualties.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C49.)
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Tennessee Historical Commission
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
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