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The American Civil War

Byrdstown, Tennessee

Affair at Travisville

The first military action in Tennessee during the Civil War occurred here on 29 September 29, 1861.

State Historic Marker 2C17 near the Methodist Church on Caney Creek Rd.
Chamber Phone: 931-864-7195

Civil War Trail


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