Marion
- Other Name:
- Campaign:
- Franklin-Nashville Campaign
- Date(s):
- December 1864
- Principal Commanders:
- Major General George Stoneman [US] Major General John Breckinridge [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Description:
- Riding through the Cumberland Gap, Stoneman's expedition advanced on the important lead mines and salt ponds around Marion and Saltville. On December 17, Stoneman defeated a makeshift force of Confederate defenders. On the 18th, the Federals destroyed the leadworks and mines. On the 20th, they captured and destroyed the salt works at Saltville.
- Results:
- Union Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- VA081
- Preservation Priority: