Rivers' Bridge
Hickory Hill, Lawtonville
Civil War South Carolina


American Civil War
February 3, 1865

On February 2, a Confederate force under McLaws held the crossings of the Salkehatchie River against the advance of the right wing of Sherman's Army. Federal soldiers began building bridges across the swamp to bypass the road block.

In the meantime, Union columns worked to get on the Confederates' flanks and rear. On February 3, two Union brigades waded the swamp downstream and assaulted McLaws's right.

McLaws retreated toward Branchville after stalling Sherman's advance for only one day.

Result(s): Union victory

Other Names: Salkehatchie River, Hickory Hill, Owens' Crossroads, Lawtonville, Duck Creek

Location: Bamberg County

Campaign: Campaign of the Carolinas (February-April 1865) next battle in campaign Campaigns

Date(s): February 3, 1865

Principal Commanders: Major General Francis P. Blair [US]; Major General Lafayette McLaws [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions: 6,200 total (US 5,000; CS 1,200)

Estimated Casualties: 262 total (US 92; CS 170)

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