American Civil War Virginia Cavalry Battle at Kellysville Ford


Kelly's Ford Kellysville Civil War Virginia American Civil War March 17, 1863 Kelly's Ford was one of the early larger scale cavalry fights in Virginia that set the stage for Brandy Station and cavalry actions of the Gettysburg campaign. Twenty-one hundred troopers of Averell's cavalry division crossed the Rappahannock River to attack the Confederate cavalry. Fitzhugh Lee counterattacked with a brigade of about 800 men. The "Gallant" Pelham was killed. After achieving a localized success, Union forces withdrew in mid-afternoon. Result(s): Inconclusive Location: Culpeper County Campaign: Cavalry Operations along the Rappahannock (March 1863) only battle in campaign Campaigns Date(s): March 17, 1863 Principal Commanders: Brigadier General William W. 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