Darbytown Road
- Other Name:
- Alms House
- Campaign:
- Richmond-Petersburg Campaign
- Date(s):
- June-December 1864
- Principal Commanders:
- Brigadier General Alfred Terry [US] Major General Richard Anderson [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 487 total (US 437; CS 50;)
- Description:
- On October 13, Union forces advanced to find and feel the new Confederate defensive line in front of Richmond. While mostly a battle of skirmishers, a Federal brigade assaulted fortifications north of Darbytown Road and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The Federals retired to their entrenched lines along New Market Road.
- Results:
- Confederate Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- VA078
- Preservation Priority: