Trevilian Station, VA
Date(s):
June
11-12, 1864
Location:
Campaign:
Grant’s Overland Campaign
[May-June 1864]
Battles in
Campaign:
- May 5-7, 1864 A
A
Situation:
Commanders:
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Union:
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan
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Confederate:
Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton
Principal Forces:
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Union:
Divisions
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Confederate:
Divisions
Description:
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To draw off the Confederate cavalry and open the
door for a general movement to the James River, Maj.
Gen. Philip Sheridan mounted a large-scale cavalry raid into Louisa
County, threatening to cut the Virginia Central Railroad.
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On June 11th, Sheridan
with Gregg’s and
Torbert’s divisions attacked Hampton’s and
Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry
divisions at Trevilian Station.
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Sheridan drove
a wedge between the Confederate divisions, throwing them into confusion.
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On the 12th, fortunes were reversed.
Hampton and
Lee dismounted their troopers and drew a defensive line across the railroad and
the road to Gordonsville.
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From this advantageous position, they beat back
several determined dismounted assaults.
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Sheridan
withdrew after destroying about six miles of the Virginia Central Railroad.
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Confederate victory at Trevilian prevented
Sheridan from reaching Charlottesville and
cooperating with Hunter’s army in the
Valley. This was one of the bloodiest cavalry battles of the war.
Slide Presentation:
None
Photo Gallery:1
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Sargeant Museum of Louisa County History
The museum serves as the orientation center for the Civil War in Louisa County and the Battle of Trevilian Station Driving Tour |
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Battle of the Trevilians
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Battle of Trevilians
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Custer's First Last Stand - A Living Triangle
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Custer Rescued - An All-out Assault
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Trevilian Station Battle
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Louisa Court House - Raiders Intercepted
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Louisa Court House
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The Battle of Trevilian Station
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General Rosser's Charge on General Custer's Division
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Day One - Largest All-Cavalry Battle of the Civil War
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Day Two - Largest All-Cavalry Battle of the Civil War
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Map of the Battle of Trevilian Station
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Confederate Officers
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Opposing Generals - Hampton and Sheridan
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Union Officers
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Union Officers
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Classification2:
B
Casualties3:
1,600
Results:
 Confederate
Victory
Battlefield Websites:
Recommended Resources:
1 National Park
Service summary.
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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
01/28/2011
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