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Affair near Decatur

1864
Alabama
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Alabama
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Affair near Decatur was a Civil War engagement fought in Alabama, 1864.

The Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle, also known as the Battle of Athens, was fought near Athens, Alabama (Limestone County, Alabama), from September 23 to 25, 1864 as part of the American Civil War.

In September 1864, General Nathan Bedford Forrest led his force into northern Alabama and middle Tennessee to disrupt the supply of William Tecumseh Sherman's army in Georgia.

The battle's site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Forces engaged
Union: (No Reports.); Confederate not detailed
Duration
3 days (September 23, 1864 - September 25, 1864)
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Affair near Decatur take place?
Affair near Decatur took place in 1864. 3 days (September 23, 1864 - September 25, 1864).
Where was Affair near Decatur fought?
Affair near Decatur was fought in Alabama, United States.
What was the significance of Affair near Decatur?
The Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle, also known as the Battle of Athens, was fought near Athens, Alabama (Limestone County, Alabama), from September 23 to 25, 1864 as part of the American Civil War. In September 1864, General Nathan Bedford Forrest led his force into northern Alabama and middle Tenn
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