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Historic Site Sequatchie County Tennessee
Wheeler's Raid OCT. 2, 1863
Wheeler's Raid Marker Inscription: This road, then part of the Anderson Turnpike, was used by Federal
wagon trains between the base at Bridgeport, Ala., and the besieged army in Chattanooga. West of here,
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, raiding northwestward with his cavalry, intercepted a train, estimates from
between 800 and 1000 wagons, burned it and captured a number of mules.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included
in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.
Location: Marker is in Dunlap, Tennessee, in Sequatchie County. Marker is on Taft Highway (U.S. 127).