Richard S. Ewell Events

1862 Jun 8 Battle of Cross Keys - Jackson's Valley Campaign Successful
Description of the Battle Prelude: The hamlet of Port Republic lies on a neck of land between the North and South rivers at the point where they conjoin. On 6-7 June 1862, the army of ...
1863 Feb 6
to 1863 Feb 7
 Battle of Morton's Ford
Description: To distract attention from a planned cavalry-infantry raid up the Peninsula on Richmond, the Federal army forced several crossings of the Rapidan River on February 6. A II Co...
1863 Jun 13
to 1863 Jun 15
 Second Battle of Winchester
County: Frederick VA, and City of Winchester General Location: Valley Pike (US 11 at Abrams Creek), Apple Pie Ridge and ``Louisiana Heights'' W of town, West Fort, Fort Milroy, and Sta...
1863 Oct 14 Second Battle of Auburn
Description: As the Federal army withdrew towards Manassas Junction, Owens and Smyth’s Union brigades (Warren’s II Corps) fought a rearguard action against Stuart’s cavalry and infantry o...
1864 Jul 27
to 1864 Jul 29
 First Battle of Deep Bottom
Description: During the night of July 26-27, the Union II Corps and two divisions of Sheridan’s cavalry under command of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock crossed to the north side of Jam...
1864 Sep 29
to 1864 Sep 30
 Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Description: During the night of September 28-29, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler’s Army of the James crossed James River to assault the Richmond defenses north of the river. The columns attack...
1865 Apr 6 Battle of Sayler's Creek
Other Names: Hillsman Farm, Lockett Farm Location: Amelia County, Prince Edward County, and Nottoway County Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) Date(s): April 6, 186...