Tennessee Civil War Trails

Tennessee Civil War Trails. Create Some History of Your Own. Welcome to Giles County, Tennessee! , Get ready to visit small towns with big stories., Tennessee Civil War Trails tells riveting stories of battles and leaders, and much more. You'll learn about some of the state's 275,000 enslaved men and women who self-emancipated, and the 20,000 self-liberated warriors who fought for freedom in the U.S. Colored Troops., Your explorations will take you to houses and mills that played a role in the war, and small towns and farms where families found themselves swept up in the conflict. Some communities found themselves divided over secession and slavery, causing a "war within a war" that left deep, lingering scars., Though the state seceded and supplied 120,000 soldiers to Confederate armies, United States sentiment was also strong here, particularly in the eastern part of the state. 31,000 white Tennesseans fought for the Union, more than any other Confederate state. And more battles were fought in Tennessee than any other state except Virginia., Enjoy scenic byways, historic main streets, rivers and railroads, and explore the fascinating stories all around you. Walk in the footsteps of history, and gain inspiration from the men and women who struggled through perilous times. Create some history of your own!, (caption) Giles County Courthouse, ca. 1863-1864, showing Union troops in formation. Courtesy United Daughters of the Confederacy