"Skirmish at Dug Hill" Topic

"Even with the blacktop and traffic, the Calfkiller Valley between Monterey and Sparta is more peaceful today than it was 150 years ago, on February 22, 1864. A skirmish or battle took place that day in Putnam County, near the White County line. While families who lived along the Calfkiller River were harassed, robbed and killed by both Union and Confederate forces, along with thieves and bushwhackers, what became known as the "Battle of Dug Hill" was the only major skirmish in Putnam County. The modern Calfkiller Highway bypasses the site of the actual battle, but the story lives on.

Different Union commands would establish a base during the Civil War, at Sparta. Sometimes, it would be Col. Garrett and other time Col. William B. Stokes. During the winter of 1864, Col. Stokes and his 5th Tennessee Cavalry US, was in charge. HE sent out word across the area that he was "raising the black flag," giving the Rebels "no quarter" – meaning he would take no prisoners, but kill every last one of the bushwhackers…."
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Armand

It should be noted that the rebel commander, Champ Ferguson, was one of the very few confederated executed for war crimes. Think how bad you had to be to join that elect few.

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Armand

That was interesting diversion to read about Champ Ferguson and the Saltville Massacre.