The Battle of Bean's Station was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on December 14, 1863 in Grainger County, Tennessee. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Grainger County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ...

Lt. Gen. James Longstreet abandoned the Siege of Knoxville, on December 4, 1863, and retreated northeast towards Rogersville, Tennessee. Union Maj. Gen. John G. Parke pursued the Confederates but not too closely. Longstreet continued to Rutledge on December 6 and Rogersville on the 9th. Parke sent Brig. Gen. J.M Shackelford on with about 4,000 cavalry and infantry to search for Longstreet. On the 13th, Shackelford was near Bean’s Station on the Holston River. Longstreet decided to go back and capture Bean’s Station. Three Confederate columns and artillery approached Bean’s Station to catch the federals in a vice. By 2:00 am on the 14th, one column was skirmishing with Union pickets. The pickets held out as best they could and warned Shackelford of the Confederate presence. He deployed his force for an assault. Soon, the battle started and continued throughout most of the day. Confederate flanking attacks and other assaults occurred at various times and locations, but the Federals held until southern reinforcements tipped the scales. By nightfall, the Federals were retiring from Bean’s Station through Bean’s Gap and on to Blain’s Cross Roads. Longstreet set out to attack the Union forces again the next morning, but as he approached them at Blain’s Cross Roads, he found them well-entrenched. Longstreet withdrew and the Federals soon left the area. The Knoxville Campaign ended following the battle of Bean’s Station. Longstreet soon went into winter quarters at Russellville. Their success meant little to Confederate efforts except to prevent disaster. James Longstreet James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost generals of the American Civil War, and later enjoyed a successful post-war career working for the government of his former enemies, as a diplomat and administrator. ... Battle of Fort Sanders Conflict American Civil War Date November 29, 1863 Place Knox County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Fort Sanders (precipitated by the Siege of Knoxville, which began on November 17, 1863) was an engagement of the American Civil War fought in Knoxville, Tennessee. ... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Rogersville is a town located in Hawkins County, Tennessee. ... John Grubb Parke (Sept. ... Rutledge is the name of several communities in the United States: Rutledge, Alabama Rutledge, Georgia Rutledge, Minnesota Rutledge, Missouri Rutledge, Pennsylvania Rutledge, Tennessee There is also: Ben Rutledge (1980 - ), Canadian rower Edward Rutledge (1749 - 1800), US politician and brother of John Rutledge, both signers of the Declaration of Independence John... The Holston River is a major river system of southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee. ... Russellville is the name of several communities in the United States: Russellville, Alabama Russellville, Arkansas Russellville, Illinois Russellville, Indiana Russellville, Kentucky Russellville, Missouri Russellville, Ohio This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

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• U.S. National Park Service CWSAC Battle Summaries (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/bycampgn.htm)