Darbytown and New Market Roads
| Battle Name: | Darbytown and New Market Roads |
|---|---|
| Other Names: | Johnson’s Farm, Fourmile Creek |
| State: | Virginia |
| Location: | Henrico County |
| Campaign: | Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) |
| Dates: | October 7, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: | Brig. Gen. A. Kautz and Maj. Gen. David Birney [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: | Corps |
| Estimated Casualties: | 1,750 total |
| Description: | Responding to the loss of Fort Harrison and the increasing Federal threat against Richmond, Gen. Robert E. Lee directed an offensive against the Union far right flank on October 7. After routing the Federal cavalry from their position covering Darbytown Road, Field’s and Hoke’s divisions assaulted the main Union defensive line along New Market Road and were repulsed. Confederate Gen. John Gregg of the Texas brigade was killed. The Federals were not dislodged, and Lee withdrew into the Richmond defenses. |
| Results: | Union victory |
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