Saltville, VA I
Date(s):
October 2, 1864
Campaign(s):
Burbridge’s Raid into
Southwest Virginia [September-October 1864]
Battles in
Campaign:
Situation:
Commanders:
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Union:
Brig. Gen. Stephen Burbridge
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Confederate:
Brig. Gen. Alfred E. Jackson
Principal Forces:
Description:
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Union cavalry and infantry raiders led by
Brig. Gen. Stephen Burbridge attempted to
destroy the salt works near Saltville, VA.
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Burbridge was
delayed at Clinch Mountain and Laurel Gap by a makeshift Confederate force,
allowing Brig. Gen. Alfred E. Jackson
to concentrate troops near Saltville to meet the Union force.
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On the morning of October 1st, the Federals attacked
but made little headway.
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Confederate reinforcements continued to arrive
during the day.
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After day-long fighting,
Burbridge retired without accomplishing his objective.
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Afterwards, Confederate soldiers were said to have
murdered, captured, and wounded black soldiers.
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History of Saltville Valley
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Saltville valley
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Saltville History
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Description of Union Maj. Gen. Stoneman's attack on Saltville
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Old salt works at Salt Park
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Description of Stoneman's raid on saltworks
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Description of Saltville defenses
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Salt furnace with original kettles
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Salt kettles
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Salt kettles
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Salt well walking beam pump
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Salt well walking beam pump
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Salt well walking beam pump
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Ruins of original salt furnace
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Hollowed-out log pipe
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Description of the battle at Cedar Branch in defense of salt works
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Overview of battlefield
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Overview of battlefield
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Overview of battlefield
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Description of Stoneman's engagement at Greever's Switch
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Classification2:
C
Casualties3:
458 Total
Results:
 Confederate
Victory
Battlefield Websites:
Recommended Resources:
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Classification:
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A
- having a decisive influence on a
campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war
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B -
having a direct and decisive influence on their campaign
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C -
having observable influence on the
outcome of a campaign
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D
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having a limited influence on the
outcome of their campaign or operation but achieving or affecting important
local objectives
3 Casualties are
someone killed, injured, wounded, captured or missing.
Revised
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