Late during the night, several Confederate troops marched into a small town near the Coosa River called Harpersville. They set up camp at Old Man Baker's Farm. They bedded down to the sounds of a working farm.
28 October 1863
During the night, after the Confederates had fallen asleep, the Federals slowly and quietly moved into town and behind the small earthworks near the farm. Shortly after lunch, several Confederate soldiers were sent to check on the town and earthworks, only to find that the earthworks had been occupied by invading forces. A runner was sent back to inform the commanding officers of the occupation and more Confederate forces were sent out to reinforce the line. A fight ensued and the Confederates were able to push back the Federal lines. The night was uneventful. The men ate over a fire and sat around talking to comrades.
29 October 1863
Sunday morning brought in a few clouds and some light winds. The commanding officers decided not to have guards posted near the earthwork despite what had happened the night before. That was a big mistake. The Federal forces somehow where able to get back into the earthworks. The Confederate forces had to march through the pumpkin field to reach the road that led to the earthworks. The Confederate soldiers and what few cavalry near the town were able to force the Federals out of the earthworks and away from the town. The Confederates stayed in town for a few days to make sure the town was safe.
