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Cove Mountain
Civil War in Virginia


American Civil War
May 10, 1864

On May 10, Brigadier General 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.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Location: Wythe County

Campaign: Crook-Averell Raid on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad (May 1864) previous battle in campaign     Campaigns

Date(s): May 10, 1864

Principal Commanders: Brigadier General William W. Averell [US]; Brigadier General William. E. Jones [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 300 total

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