Battle of Athens

When

26 Jan 1864

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

34.80° N, 86.97° W

Description

1864 American Civil War battle in Alabama

Battle of the American Civil War

The Battle of Athens was fought in Athens, Alabama, on January 26, 1864, as part of the American Civil War. The Union force was a company under Captain Emil Adams from the 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry regiment. The Confederate force was the 1st Alabama Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel Moses W. Hannon.

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