Clifton
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From the fall of Fort Donelson to the war s end, Clifton experienced significant military activity. It was an important port on the Tennessee River and a primary ferry-crossing between Middle and West Tennessee. During his famous West Tennessee
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Army of Tennessee
Along this road Cheatham's Corps moved northward via Waynesboro and Mt. Pleasant toward Columbia, in Hood's attempt to intercept and...
Difficult Times
Waynesboro, TN
Wayne County s residents were divided in sentiment when the Civil War began.
Divided Loyalties
Collinwood, TN
The residents of Wayne County supported the Union almost unanimously until the fighting began.
Forrest Crosses Tennessee River
Clifton, TN
(Preface): Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry brigade on a raid through west Tennessee, Dec. 15, 1862- Jan 3, 1863, destroying...
Incident at Waynesboro
Waynesboro, TN
In November 1863, military governor Andrew Johnson ordered Union Maj. John Murphy, 5th Tennessee Cavalry, to take charges of two...