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Morton’s Ford
Other Names: Rapidan River Location: Orange County and Culpeper County Campaign: Demonstration on the Rapidan River (February 1864) Date(s): February 6-7, 1864 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. J.C. Caldwell [US]; Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions Estimated Casualties: 723 total 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 Corps division crossed at Morton’s Ford, the I Corps at Raccoon Ford. Union cavalry crossed at Robertson’s Ford. Ewell’s Corps resisted the crossings. Fighting was sporadic but most severe at Morton’s Ford. By February 7, the attacks had stalled, and the Federals withdrew during the night. Result(s): Inconclusive CWSAC Reference #: VA045 Preservation Priority: III.4 (Class D) |
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