Battle of Somerset

For the January 8, 1862 battle, see Battle of Mill Springs.
Battle of Somerset
Part of the American Civil War
DateMarch 31, 1863
Location
Somerset, Kentucky
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Quincy A. Gillmore John Pegram
Strength
1,300 2,800
Casualties and losses
10 killed
25 wounded		 290 total

The battle of Somerset (or Dutton's Hill) was fought on March 31, 1863, during the American Civil War. General John Pegram led a Confederate cavalry raid into central Kentucky which was defeated by Union forces under General Quincy A. Gillmore.