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Engagement, Ashley's Station

1864
Arkansas
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Arkansas
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Engagement, Ashley's Station was a Civil War engagement fought in Arkansas, 1864.

The action at Ashley's Station was fought between Confederate cavalry under Brigadier-General Joseph O. Shelby and the Union Army garrison under the command of Brigadier-General Christopher Andrews and Colonels Greenville M. Mitchell and Washington F. Geiger in Prairie County, Arkansas on August 24, 1864 during the American Civil War.

Forces engaged
Union: ILLINOIS--54th Infantry. Union loss included in Jones' Hay Station, Aug. 24.; Confederate not detailed
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When did Engagement, Ashley's Station take place?
Engagement, Ashley's Station took place in 1864.
Where was Engagement, Ashley's Station fought?
Engagement, Ashley's Station was fought in Arkansas, United States.
What was the significance of Engagement, Ashley's Station?
The action at Ashley's Station was fought between Confederate cavalry under Brigadier-General Joseph O. Shelby and the Union Army garrison under the command of Brigadier-General Christopher Andrews and Colonels Greenville M. Mitchell and Washington F. Geiger in Prairie County, Arkansas on August 24,
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