Battle of Cumberland Church

Battle of Cumberland Church Farmville Began: April 7, 1865 Ended: Same day Location: Cumberland County, Virginia Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Appomattox Campaign Outcome: Confederate victory Combatants II Corps, Army of the Potomac Army of Northern Virginia Commanders Andrew A. Humphreys Major General, USA Robert E. Lee General, CSA Strength Casualties 655 255

Near 2 pm on April 7, the advance of the Union II Corps encountered Confederate forces entrenched on high ground near Cumberland Church. The Union forces attacked twice but were repulsed, and darkness halted the conflict. Union general Smythe was mortally wounded nearby, and J.I. Gregg was captured north of Farmville. (NPS summary)