Battle of Rice's Station

Other Names: Rice’s Depot Location: Prince Edward County Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) Date(s): April 6, 1865 Principal Commanders: Maj.

Gen. John Gibbon [US]; Lt. Gen. James Longstreet [CS]

Forces Engaged: Corps

Estimated Casualties: Few

Description:On April 6, Longstreet’s command reached Rice’s Station, its farthest point south, where it was blocked by Union XXIV Corps. After some skirmishing, Longstreet withdrew over the High Bridge during the night toward Farmville.

Result(s): Union victory

CWSAC Reference #: VA092

Preservation Priority: II.4 (Class D)

Source: National Park Service Added by: Brandon samuels

The Battle of Rice's Station was a minor engagement in Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War that was the immediate prelude to the Battle of Sayler's Creek. On April 6, 1865, Confederate Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's command reached Rice's Station, only to discover that it was blocked by Union troops led by Maj. Gen. John Gibbon. After a minor confrontation and very few casualties, Longstreet withdrew during the night towards Farmville.

Source: Wikipedia Added by: Brandon samuels