Battle Detail

Rice's Station

Other Name:
Rice's Depot
Campaign:
Appomatox Campaign
Date(s):
March-April 1865
Principal Commanders:
Major General John Gibbon [US] Major General James Longstreet [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
66 total (US 66; CS 0;)
Description:
On April 6, Longstreet's command reached Rice's Station, its farthest point south, where it was blocked by Union XXIV Corps. After some skirmishing, Longstreet withdrew over the High Bridge during the night toward Farmville.
Results:
Union Victory
CWSAC Reference #:
VA092
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