After getting in the neighborhood of the supply train, Gen. Shelby was ordered onto the road leading to Mount Elba to intercept the train and attack the front. Cabell's Brigade moved up to the road leading direct to Marks' Mills. As they moved down the Marks' Mills Road, the enemy's pickets were soon encountered. The thundering of the on-coming train was distinctly heard. The battle had begun, and the driver of the first wagon of the Union train was killed near this spot.