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Skirmish, Riggin's Hill

1862
Kentucky
Era
Civil War
Year
1862
Location
Kentucky
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmish, Riggin's Hill was a Civil War engagement fought in Kentucky, 1862.

The Battle of Riggins Hill was a minor engagement in western Tennessee during the American Civil War. A Confederate raiding force under Colonel Thomas Woodward captured Clarksville, Tennessee, threatening Union shipping on the Cumberland River. Several Union regiments led by Colonel William Warren Lowe advanced from nearby Fort Donelson and drove off the Confederates after a struggle lasting less than an hour. The action occurred during the Confederate Heartland Offensive but only affected the local area.

Forces engaged
Union: ILLINOIS--Batteries "C" and "H" 2nd Light Artillery; 11th Infantry. IOWA--5th Ca; Confederate not detailed
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When did Skirmish, Riggin's Hill take place?
Skirmish, Riggin's Hill took place in 1862.
Where was Skirmish, Riggin's Hill fought?
Skirmish, Riggin's Hill was fought in Kentucky, United States.
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The Battle of Riggins Hill was a minor engagement in western Tennessee during the American Civil War. A Confederate raiding force under Colonel Thomas Woodward captured Clarksville, Tennessee, threatening Union shipping on the Cumberland River. Several Union regiments led by Colonel William Warren L
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