Battle of Fair Garden

The Battle of Fair Garden was a minor cavalry battle of the American Civil War between the Army of Ohio and The Department of East Tennessee, occurring on January 27, 1864, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Despite the small size of the battle, both side incurred considerable casualties.

Battle of Fair Garden
Part of the American Civil War
DateJanuary 27, 1864 (1864-01-27)
Location
Sevier County, Tennessee
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Samuel D. Sturgis
Edward M. McCook
William T. Martin
Units involved
Army of the Ohio Department of East Tennessee
Strength
1 cavalry division 1 cavalry division
Casualties and losses
100 165
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