BA001719

Dalton, Ga.

Jan. 22, 1864

Event ID# BA001719

Federal Troops Engaged: 28th Kentucky Mounted Infantry and 4th Michigan Cavalry.

Confederate Troops Engaged: Dalton Home Guards

During a scout from Rossville Col. William P. Boone, with 431 men and 15 officers of these two regiments, attacked the camp of 300 Confederate home guards near Dalton. The Confederates were routed and fled in the direction of Dalton, where a considerable Confederate force was posted. The camp and equipage was destroyed. No casualties were reported.