Chalk Bluff
- Other Name:
- Campaign:
- Marmaduke's Second Expedition Into Missouri
- Date(s):
- April-May 1863
- Principal Commanders:
- William Vandever [US] John Marmaduke [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Description:
- Union Brig. Gen. William Vandever pursued Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke to Chalk Bluff, where the Confederates hoped to cross the St. Francis River. To ford the river, Marmaduke established a rearguard that received heavy punishment on May 1-2. Although most of Marmaduke's raiders crossed the St. Francis River, they suffered heavy casualties and therefore ended the expedition.
- Results:
- Confederate Victory (tactical)
- CWSAC Reference #:
- AR007
- Preservation Priority: