There definitely was a battle (skirmish) at Whippoorwill Creek Bridge in Logan County south of Russellville on December 1, 1861. There was also a skirmish at Buena Vista Springs (a health resort area) west of Russellville in Logan Co. I don't have my specific notes on Buena Vista but as I recall, it occured in late Sept. or early October of 1861.

Another minor skirmish took place late at night on Dec 1, or early in the morning hours of December 2nd when Capt Pope (CSA) confronted Capt. Netters men (USA) trying to get back to their camp after the Battle at Whippoorwill Creek Bridge.