Battle of Buffington Island

Battle of Buffington Island St. Georges Creek Began: July 19, 1863 Ended: Same day Location: Meigs County, Ohio Theater: Western Theater Campaign: Morgan’s Raid in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio Outcome: Union victory Combatants Commanders Edward H. Hobson Brigadier General, USA John Hunt Morgan Brigadier General, CSA Strength 3,000 1,700 Casualties 25 900
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On July 13, Morgan’s raiders crossed into Ohio at Harrison, pursued by several columns of Union cavalry under overall direction of Brig. Gen. Edward H. Hobson. On July 19, Kautz’s and Judah’s brigades attacked Morgan near Buffington Island. During the night, Morgan and about 400 men escaped encirclement by following a narrow woods path. The rest of his force surrendered. (NPS summary)