Existing comment:
The Union cavalry of Col. Robert Minty held Reeds Bridge until about 1:30 p.m. on September 18 when Confederate Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's dismounted cavalry and Brig. Gen. Bushrod R. Johnson's infantry drove them back. Confederate forces began crossing in numbers about 4:30 p.m. The bridge was located less than a mile from here via the road crossing to your right. |