Battle of Smithfield Crossing

Battle of Smithfield Crossing
Part of American Civil War
DateAugust 25, 1864 (1864-08-25)–August 29, 1864 (1864-08-29)
Location
Jefferson County, West Virginia and Berkeley County, West Virginia
Result

Inconclusive

  • Tactical stalemate; Confederate advance permanently halted
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America Confederate States (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Wesley Merritt Jubal Early
Strength
Divisions Divisions
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
300

The Battle of Smithfield Crossing was a small battle during the American Civil War fought August 25 through August 29, 1864, in Jefferson and Berkeley counties in West Virginia.[1]

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