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Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek

1862
Tennessee
Era
Civil War
Year
1862
Location
Tennessee
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek was a Civil War engagement fought in Tennessee, 1862.

Forces engaged
Union: ILLINOIS--Battery "C" 2nd Light Artillery; 83rd Infantry. IOWA--5th Cavalry (Det; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
1 killed, 2 wounded (Union, per Dyer)
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When did Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek take place?
Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek took place in 1862.
Where was Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek fought?
Skirmishes near Waverly and Richland Creek was fought in Tennessee, United States.
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