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Battle of the Narrows

"The Battle of the Narrows" also called "The Battle of Currahee"

During The War for Southern Independence, after The Battle of Atlanta, General Sherman sent out raiding parties to confiscate or destroy property and supplies that could be of any use to The Confederacy. As a result of one of these raiding parties, on October 12, 1864, a battle took place in an area which is now in the northeast corner of Banks County, southeast corner of Habersham County and southwest corner of Stephens County. This battle was "The Battle of the Narrows" and is sometimes referred to as "The Battle of Currahee", due to being fought within sight of Currahee Mountain. The residents in this area of Habersham and Banks County found out that a raiding party was headed their way. The route of the raiding party would take them through a narrow mountain pass and south of Currahee Mountain into the rich Tugaloo Valley. A group made up of old men and young boys lay in wait on both sides of this narrow pass and when the raiding party entered the pass they were soundly defeated. This group not only had the advantage of being concealed on both sides of the pass they also were excellent marksman. Only a small number of the defending group was wounded and they were cared for by their neighbors. This was a very important battle for the area because it prevented the pillaging and destruction that Atlanta had been subjected to.

Does anyone here have any more info on this skirmish?

Thanks,
Roger Boles

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