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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Cove Mountain |
| Other Names: |
None |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Wythe County |
| Campaign: |
Crook-Averell Raid on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad (May 1864) |
| Dates: |
May 10, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Brig. Gen. William W. Averell [US]; Brig. Gen. William. E. Jones [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Brigades |
| Estimated Casualties: |
300 total |
| Description: |
On May 10, Brig. Gen. W.W. Averell’s raiders encountered a brigade under William “Grumble”
Jones near Cove Mountain. After delaying the Union advance, the Confederates withdrew. The next day, Averell
reached the New River Bridge on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad, which he burned. |
| Results: |
Inconclusive |
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