The rear guard of the Army of the Mississippi (CSA), under Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge, withdrew to Corinth. In this vicinity, about 300 sabres of its cavalry under Col. Nathan B. Forrest effectively stopped two infantry brigades (USA) and the 4th Illinois Cavalry, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman commanding. Col. Forrest was wounded in the engagement.

Photo: Bill Coughlin

Photo: Duane and Tracy Marsteller

Photo: Bill Coughlin

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