Battle of Marianna

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Battle of Marianna
Part of American Civil War
Date September 27, 1864 Location Marianna, Florida Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders and leaders
Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Asboth	Col. Alexander B. Montgomery Lt. Col Benjamin B Sample (WIA)
Units involved
Subdistrict of West Florida	Fifth Florida Cavalry Battalion Local State Militia
Strength
700	300-400
Casualties and losses
8 killed 19 wounded 10 missing or captured	10 killed 16 wounded 41 missing or captured

The Battle of Marianna was a small but significant engagement on September 27, 1864, in the panhandle of Florida during the American Civil War. The Union destruction against Confederates and militia defending the town of Marianna was the culmination of a substantial Federal cavalry raid into northwestern Florida. Ultimately, the Union force withdrew to Fort Barrancas.