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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Athens |
| Other Names: |
None |
| State: |
Alabama |
| Location: |
Limestone County |
| Campaign: |
Operations in North Alabama (1864) |
| Dates: |
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| Principal Commanders: |
Capt. Emil Adams [US]; Lt. Col. Moses W. Hannon [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
9th Illinois Mounted Infantry [US]; 1st Alabama Cavalry [CS] |
| Estimated Casualties: |
50 total (US 20; CS 30) |
| Description: |
Confederate cavalry, numbering about 600 men, attacked Athens, held by about 100 Union troops,
around 4:00 am on the morning of January 26, 1864. After a two-hour battle, the Confederates retreated. Union
forces, although greatly outnumbered and without fortifications, repulsed the attackers. |
| Results: |
Union victory (The Confederate force failed in its attempt to take Athens.) |
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