Battle of Athens (AL 1864)

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Dates: January 26, 1864

Alternate Names: None

Location: Limestone County, Alabama

Campaign: Operations in North Alabama (1864)

US Commander: Capt. Emil Adams

US Forces Engaged: 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry

US Estimated Casualties: 20

CS Commander: Lt. Col. Moses W. Hannon

CS Forces Engaged: 1st Alabama Cavalry

CS Estimated Casualties: 30

Result: Union victory (The Confederate force failed in its attempt to take Athens.)

NPS Battle Summary

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.

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