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Today in History: Final Battle of Knoxville Campaign Fought in Tennessee

12/14/2025

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On December 14, 1863, the Battle of Bean's Station occurred in Grainger County, Tennessee, marking the final clash of the Knoxville campaign during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under Lieutenant General James Longstreet attacked Union cavalry led by Brigadier General James M. Shackelford, forcing a retreat but failing to encircle the Union troops effectively.

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On December 14, 1863, the Battle of Bean's Station occurred in Grainger County, Tennessee, marking the final clash of the Knoxville campaign during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under Lieutenant General James Longstreet attacked Union cavalry led by Brigadier General James M. Shackelford, forcing a retreat but failing to encircle the Union troops effectively.