Battle of Dandridge 1C-49
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N 36° 00.944 W 083° 24.917
17S E 282339 N 3988392
Historical Marker located in Dandridge, Tennessee, marking the civil war battle of Dandridge
Waymark Code: WM5AAJ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2008
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Sign Reads:
"1C 49
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."
Marker Name: 1C 49 Battle of Dandridge
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 1C 49
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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