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Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road

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

Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road was a Civil War engagement fought in Virginia, 1864. It was a Confederate victory.

In combination with movements against the Boydton Plank Road at Petersburg, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler attacked the Richmond defenses along Darbytown Road with the X Corps. The XVIII Corps marched north to Fair Oaks where it was soundly repulsed by Field's Confederate division. Confederate forces counterattacked, taking some 600 prisoners. The Richmond defenses remained intact. Of Grant's offensives north of the James River, this was repulsed most easily.

Result
Confederate victory
Forces engaged
Corps
Casualties
1,750 total
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road take place?
Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road took place in 1864.
Where was Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road fought?
Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road was fought in Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road?
In combination with movements against the Boydton Plank Road at Petersburg, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler attacked the Richmond defenses along Darbytown Road with the X Corps. The XVIII Corps marched north to Fair Oaks where it was soundly repulsed by Field's Confederate division. Confederate forces cou
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Historic Sites near Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road

Seven Pines National Cemetery
Listed · 2.9 mi
Mankin Mansion
Industrial · 3.4 mi
Richmond National Cemetery
Listed · 3.6 mi
Henrico Theatre
Industrial · 4.1 mi
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