The Battle of Day’s Gap was the first “battle” in a series of skirmishes during the American Civil War, which occurred on April 30 1863 (the skirmishes lasted from April 30 1863 to May 2 1863). Commanding the Union forces was Colonel Abel Streight, while Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forrest led the confederate forces. The battles took place in Cullman County, Alabama. Route of Streights Raid through Northern Alabama, which started at Nashville and was eventually headed for Rome, GA. Streights Raid included the Battle of Days Gap. ... 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. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years). ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Cullman County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Alabama is a state located in the southern United States; the population of Alabama is 4,447,100 as of 2000. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February, 1861, to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when eleven southern states seceded from the United States. ... Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877), perhaps the American Civil Wars most highly regarded cavalry officer, and one of the wars most innovative and successful generals, developed tactics that soldiers still study even today. ... 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. ... Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877), perhaps the American Civil Wars most highly regarded cavalry officer, and one of the wars most innovative and successful generals, developed tactics that soldiers still study even today. ... Cullman County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Alabama is a state located in the southern United States; the population of Alabama is 4,447,100 as of 2000. ...

The goal of Col. Streight’s raid was to cut off the Western & Atlantic Railroad that supplied General Braxton’s Bragg’s Confederate army in Middle Tennessee. Starting in Nashville, Tennessee, Streight and his men first traveled to Eastport, Mississippi, then they traveled eastward to Tuscumbia, Alabama. Then On April 26, 1863, Streight left Tuscumbia and marched southeastward, Streight’s initial movements were screened by Union General Grenville Dodge’s troops. On April 30 at Day’s Gap on Sand Mountain, Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest caught up with Streight’s expedition and attacked Streight’s rearguard. Streight’s men managed to repulse this attack and as a result they continued their march to avoid any further delays and envelopments caused by the Confederate troops. The Western & Atlantic Railroad (W&A) runs from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. ... Middle Tennessee is a distinct portion of the state of Tennessee, delineated according to law as well as custom. ... Tuscumbia is a city located in Colbert County, Alabama. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Facts and Location At 250 feet above sea level, Sand Mountain is the 4th tallest elevation in the state of Florida. ... Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877), perhaps the American Civil Wars most highly regarded cavalry officer, and one of the wars most innovative and successful generals, developed tactics that soldiers still study even today. ...

This battle set off a chain of skirmishes and engagements at Crooked Creek (April 30), Hog Mountain (April 30), Blountsville (May 1), Black Creek/Gadsden (May 2), and Blount’s Plantation (May 2). Finally, on May 3 Forrest surrounded Streight’s exhausted men near Rome, Georgia and forced their surrender. Blountsville is the name of two places in the United States: Blountsville, Alabama Blountsville, Indiana This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The waterwheel of the Berry Schools Old Mill, built by students in 1930, stands 42 feet high. ...

Chronology of events of Streight's Raid in 1863

• Nashville, Tennessee (April 7-10) -- proceeded by river
• Palmyra, Tennessee (April 11-13) -- proceeded on foot
• Yellow Creek, Tennessee (April 13-14) -- proceeded on foot
• Fort Henry, Tennessee (April 15-17) -- proceeded by river
• Eastport, Mississippi (April 19-21) -- proceeded either by foot or river
• Bear Creek/River, Mississippi (April 22) -- proceeded on foot the rest of the way
• Tuscumbia, Alabama (April 24-26)
• Mount Hope, Alabama (April 27-28)
• Moulton, Alabama (April 28)
• Day's Gap, Alabama (April 29-30)
• Battle of Day's Gap (April 30)
• Skirmish at Crooked Creek (April 30)
• Skirmish at Hog Mountain (April 30)
• Arrival at Blountsville (May 1)
• Skirmishes at Blountsville (May 1)
• Skirmishes at the East Branch of the Black Warrior River (May 1)
• Skirmishes at the crossing of Black Creek, near Gadsden (May 2)
• Damaged ammunition while crossing Will's Creek, near Gadsden (May 2)
• Gadsden, Alabama (May 2)
• Blount's plantation, about 15 miles from Gadsden (May 2)
• Skirmishes at/near Blount's plantation (May 2-3)
• Centre, Alabama (May 3)
• Cedar Bluff, Alabama (May 3)
• Surrender to Confederate Capt. William H. Forrest, 3 miles east of Cedar Bluff, Alabama (May 3)
• Taken to Richmond, Virginia as prisoners of war

See also

• Report of Col. Abel D. Streight, August 22, 1864.

External links

• CWSAC Battle summary (http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/al001.htm)
• Streight's Raid Trail Guide (http://www.800alabama.com/tours-trails/civil-war/streights-raid-trail.cfm)
• Abel D. Streight biographical sketch (http://www.indianahistory.org/library/manuscripts/collection_guides/P0332.html)