Old Fort (July 24)

After its defeat at Sagarville on July 23rd, the 1st Tennessee under Colonel James Archer withdrew south down the Madison Pike to Old Fort, a relic from earlier days when the region was still the frontier. The 1st Tennessee was pursued the next day by the Federals who had fought them at Sagarville. A section of Union artillery deployed on a hill north of the old fort and opened fire as two regiments of infantry advanced. The Confederates were armed with foreign muskets and the Federals (1st and 2nd Indiana) opened fire from outside of their effective range. The engagement was fought at long range, with the 1st Tennessee eventually ceding Old Fort and retreating south to Madison.