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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Cumberland Church |
| Other Names: |
Farmville |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Cumberland County |
| Campaign: |
Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) |
| Dates: |
April 7, 1865 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Maj. Gen. A.A. Humphreys [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Corps |
| Estimated Casualties: |
910 total (US 655; CS 255) |
| Description: |
Near 2 pm on April 7, the advance of the Union II Corps encountered Confederate forces
entrenched on high ground near Cumberland Church. The Union forces attacked twice but were repulsed, and
darkness halted the conflict. Union general Smythe was mortally wounded nearby, and J.I. Gregg was captured
north of Farmville. |
| Results: |
Confederate victory |
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