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Bowman's Ferry

Near French Broad River bridge, TN , USA
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Two and one-half miles upstream was Bowman's Ferry; later Hodge's or Riverdale Ferry. It was used by Federal forces who purchased supplies for Knoxville during its siege by Confederate General Longstreet in late 1863. The supplies were floated down the Fr

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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