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N Davy Crockett Pkwy (US 25E) just north of Reeds Chapel Rd., Morristown, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 15' 0.959976", -83° 16' 23.819988"
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Passing through here from Cumberland Gap following Bragg's unsuccessful invasion of Kentucky, the newly constituted Army of Tennessee here turned west to Knoxville. Scott's Cavalry Brigade led, followed by a procession of refugees, captured livestock and material, and the corps of Polk, Hardee and Kirby Smith and Wheeler's Cavalry Brigade. Kirby Smith Resumed command in East Tennessee; the army went by rail to Murfreesboro.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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