Submitted by Anebec
There were several engagements within the boundaries of Jefferson County during the Civil War.
Union Church on Apr. 28, 1862
Fayette on Nov. 22, Dec. 22, 1863
Griffing Landing on Oct. 24 and Nov. 10, 1863
Rodney on Dec. 17 & 24, 1863
Rodney on March 4, 1863
Clifton Cross Roads on Sept. 29 & Oct. 3, 1864
Red Lick ... Not sure of date. Do you know?
Although no decisive battles fought within the county, it was the scene of frequent troop movements and heavily damaged by the confiscation of stock and supplies by the Union Army. There was, however, little burning and
destruction.