Early in the spring of 1779 preparations were made at Watauga to plant a permanent settlement on the Cumberland. The place selected was the bluff near the French Lick (now Nashville). Before reaching their destination the party was split into two … Continue reading →
As 1862 drew to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was desperate for a military victory. His armies were stalled, and the terrible defeat at Fredericksburg spread a pall of defeat across the nation. There was also the Emancipation Proclamation to … Continue reading →
1861 February 9 Tennessee voters reject seccession June 8 Tennessee secedes from the Union September 29 Skirmish at Travisville, first military action in Tennessee 1862 January 19 Battle of Fishing Creek February … Continue reading →
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