Battle of Vernon

For the battle that occurred in Vernon, California, see Battle of La Mesa.
For the battle that occurred in Vernon, France, see Battle of Brécourt.

Battle of Vernon, Florida
Part of American Civil War
DateSeptember 28, 1864 (1864-09-28)
Location
Washington County,
near Vernon, Florida
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
BG Alexander Asboth CPT W.B. Jones
Strength
700[1] ~50[1]
Casualties and losses
No casualties[1] 1 killed, 1 wounded,[1] most survivors taken prisoner

The Battle of Vernon, Florida was a minor skirmish of the American Civil War that took place on September 28, 1864, near the town of Vernon, Florida. Coming a day after the larger Battle of Marianna, this conflict involved a company of Home Guard troops from Vernon who were going to the aid of their Confederate compatriots in that city.[1] Unbeknownst to the Southerners, their route had taken them straight toward the withdrawing Federal column under Brigadier General Alexander Asboth, which was returning to their main base at Pensacola after their victory at Marianna. The two forces met on a wooden bridge across Hard Labor Creek in Washington County; refusing to heed Union demands to disperse, the badly-outnumnered Floridians chose to resist and were quickly defeated, with most of them being taken prisoner.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d e Battle of Vernon, by Dale Cox.
  2. ^ Battle of Vernon Overview.