Athens
Civil War Alabama

American Civil War
January 26, 1864

Confederate cavalry, numbering about 600 men, attacked Athens, held by about 100 Union troops, around 4:00 am on the morning of January 26, 1864. After a two-hour battle, the Confederates retreated. Union forces, although greatly outnumbered and without fortifications, repulsed the attackers. Result(s): Union victory (The Confederate force failed in its attempt to take Athens.) Location: Limestone County Campaign: Operations in North Alabama (1864) Date(s): January 26, 1864 Principal Commanders: Captain Emil Adams [US]; Lieutenant Colonel Moses W. Hannon [CS] Forces Engaged: 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry [US]; 1st Alabama Cavalry [CS] Estimated Casualties: 50 total (US 20; CS 30)

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