Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Dandridge

Dec. 24, 1863

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 28, 2010

1. Battle of Dandridge Marker

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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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 0.97′ N, 83° 24.927′ W. Marker is in Dandridge, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 92. Marker is located in downtown Dandridge, across from the Jefferson County Dept. of Education. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dandridge TN 37725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Attack on Dandridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Jail

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 28, 2010

2. Battle of Dandridge Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); J. C. Turnley's Mill Place Grindstone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers Buried Here (about 300 feet away); Blant’s Hill (about 500 feet away); The Dike That Saved Dandridge (about 500 feet away); Dandridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fighting at Dandridge (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dandridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,085 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.