Battle of Greenbrier River

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Battle Dates:

10/03/1861 - 10/03/1861

Other Names:

Camp Bartow

Campaign:

Operations in Western Virginia

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CWSAC Priority Level:

Priority III, Class D

Approximate Location

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Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA

Details:

Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Joseph Reynolds [US]; Brig. Gen. Henry R. Jackson [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 80 total (US 40; CS 40)

Description: During the night of October 2-3, Brig. Gen. Joseph Reynolds with two brigades advanced from Cheat Mountain to reconnoiter the Confederate position at Camp Bartow on the Greenbrier River. Reynolds drove in the Confederate pickets and opened fire with his artillery. After sporadic fighting and an abortive attempt to turn his enemy’s right flank, Reynolds withdrew to Cheat Mountain.

Result(s): Inconclusive

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