Battle of Marion

Battle of Marion Began: December 17, 1864 Ended: December 18, 1864 Location: Smyth County, Virginia Theater: Western Theater Campaign: Stoneman’s Raid into Southwest Virginia Outcome: Union victory Combatants Burbridge's Division Gillem's Brigade Commanders George Stoneman Major General, USA John C. Breckinridge Major General, CSA Strength 4,200–5,500 1,200–1,500 Casualties 144 Killed: 89 Wounded: 55 120 Killed: 91 Wounded: 29

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Riding through the Cumberland Gap, Stoneman’s expedition advanced on the important lead mines and salt ponds around Marion and Saltville. On December 17, Stoneman defeated a makeshift force of Confederate defenders. On the 18th, the Federals destroyed the leadworks and mines. On the 20th, they captured and destroyed the salt works at Saltville. (NPS summary)