Confederate soldiers of Wayne County fought, died, and suffered in the War for Southern Independence, and the county’s citizens were honored for the sacrifices they made in defending their homeland. Confederate units formed in Wayne County during 1861-1865 included the 2nd (Biffle’s) Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, 6th (Wheeler’s) Regiment, 9th (Gantt’s) Tennessee Cavalry Battalion Company F, 19th (Biffle’s) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment Companies A, B, F, and I, Captain J.W. Phillips Light Artillery Company, 54th Tennessee Infantry Regiment Companies A and H, and Captain Childress’ and Hollis’ companies.