Battle Detail

Smithfield Crossing

Other Name:
Campaign:
Sheridan's Valley Campaign
Date(s):
August-October 1864
Principal Commanders:
Brigadier General Wesley Merritt [US] Major General Jubal Early [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
300 total (US 100; CS 200;)
Description:
On August 29, two Confederate infantry divisions crossed Opequon Creek at Smithfield and forced back Merritt's Union cavalry division back along the road to Charles Town. Ricketts's infantry division was brought up to stop the Confederate advance.
Results:
Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:
WV015
Preservation Priority: