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The Battle of Red Banks ~ Reunion for the Boys in Blue

Jackson Love Highway, Erwin, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 7' 22.8", -82° 26' 45.359988"
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The Battle of Red Banks


On December 29, 1864, the Third Regiment of North Carolina Mounted Infantry, under Colonel George W.Kirk, engaged about 400 Confederate Infantry and Cavalry under Lt.Colonel James A.Keith at Red Banks of the Nolichucky. Seventy three Confederates were killed and 32 officers and privates were captured. The Union forces sustained only three wounded men.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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