Record #:

44405

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

The Battle of Asheville occurred near the close of the Civil War on April 3, 1865. Union Col. Issac M. Kirby with a force o 100 men from East Tennessee initiated a raid against Asheville and April 6 was defeated by the local militia under command of Col. G.W. Clayton.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 19 Issue 1, Spring 2025, p28, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Battle of Asheville