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Affair, Accotink

1864
Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Virginia
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Affair, Accotink was a Civil War engagement fought in Virginia, 1864.

The action at Accotink was a skirmish fought between a Union Army home guard unit and 200 Confederate States Army partisan rangers under the command of Colonel John S. Mosby in Fairfax County, Virginia on July 15, 1864. One soldier from each force was killed.

Forces engaged
Union: Attack on Home Guards by Mosby.; Confederate not detailed
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Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Affair, Accotink take place?
Affair, Accotink took place in 1864.
Where was Affair, Accotink fought?
Affair, Accotink was fought in Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Affair, Accotink?
The action at Accotink was a skirmish fought between a Union Army home guard unit and 200 Confederate States Army partisan rangers under the command of Colonel John S. Mosby in Fairfax County, Virginia on July 15, 1864. One soldier from each force was killed.
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