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Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights

1864
Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Virginia
Status
Historical record
Part ofRichmond-Petersburg Campaign ›Eastern Theater ›The Civil War ›
The Battle

History & Significance

Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights was a Civil War engagement fought in Virginia, 1864. It was a Union victory.

During the night of September 28-29, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler's Army of the James crossed James River to assault the Richmond defenses north of the river. The columns attacked at dawn. After initial Union successes at New Market Heights and Fort Harrison, the Confederates rallied and contained the breakthrough. Lee reinforced his lines north of the James and, on September 30, he counterattacked unsuccessfully. The Federals entrenched, and the Confederates erected a new line of works cutting off the captured forts. Union general Burnham was killed. As Grant anticipated, Lee shifted troops to meet the threat against Richmond, weakening his lines at Petersburg.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
Armies
Casualties
4,430 total
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When did Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights take place?
Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights took place in 1864.
Where was Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights fought?
Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights was fought in Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights?
During the night of September 28-29, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler's Army of the James crossed James River to assault the Richmond defenses north of the river. The columns attacked at dawn. After initial Union successes at New Market Heights and Fort Harrison, the Confederates rallied and contained the
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Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights

Fort Harrison National Cemetery
Early Republic · 0.3 mi
Bellwood (Boundary Increase)
Industrial · 4.3 mi
Proctor Creek, Jefferson David Highway Marker
Listed · 4.3 mi
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