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On Sept. 21, 1862, CSA cavalry under Maj. George M. Jessee, a native here, attacked provost marshal Robert Morris’ home guard, and the guards surrendered men, horses, and 300 stand of arms. On Dec. 13, 1864, Maj. Jessee and Confederate forces were defeated here after a spirited skirmish with state troops and home guards led by Capt. James H. Bridgewater.
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