Friday, November 1, 2019

Fighting at Cedar Grove - August 2, 1861

Federal forces advanced on Cedar Grove from Greenville on August 2nd.
A group of Union officers observes the advance from near the Alderman Farm. 

The 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry enters Cedar Grove from the north and receives fire from the 3rd Kentucky (CSA).

The Ohio men form, fire, and slowly advance with their smoothbore muskets.

A section of Union artillery supports from the left rear of the Union infantry. 

Despite losses, the 1st Ohio inches forward.

The 3rd Kentucky holding firm, inflicting losses on the Ohioans. 

Eventually, the 3rd Kentucky retreats southward toward Clinton, leaving Cedar Grove in possession of the Union District of Ohio. 

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