Battle of Dandridge - Dandridge TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 00.970 W 083° 24.927
17S E 282325 N 3988440
The of Battle of Dandridge on Dec. 24, 1863 was a critical point in the bitter cavalry actions during Longstreet's withdrawal to winter quarters near Morristown.
Waymark Code: WM1707A
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2022
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LOCATION: Tennessee Route 92 across from the Jefferson County Dept. of Education, Dandridge TN 37725
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 Battle:
Battle of Dandridge
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 12/24/1863
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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