Battle Detail

Summit Point

Other Name:
Flowing Springs, Cameron's Depot
Campaign:
Sheridan's Valley Campaign
Date(s):
August-October 1864
Principal Commanders:
Major General Philip Sheridan [US] Major General Jubal Early [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
1000 total (US 600; CS 400;)
Description:
As Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan concentrated his army near Charles Town, Lt. Gen. Jubal Early and Maj. Gen. Richard Anderson attacked the Federals with converging columns on August 21. Early moved east via Smithfield against the Union VI Corps. Anderson struck north against Wilson's Union cavalry at Summit Point. There was cavalry fighting near Berryville. The Federals fought effective delaying actions, withdrawing to near Halltown on the following day.
Results:
Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:
WV014
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