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Summit Point

1864
West Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
West Virginia
Status
Historical record
Part ofSheridan's Valley Campaign ›Eastern Theater ›The Civil War ›
The Battle

History & Significance

Summit Point was a Civil War engagement fought in West Virginia, 1864. The outcome was inconclusive.

As Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan concentrated his army near Charles Town, Lt. Gen. Jubal Early and Maj. Gen. Richard Anderson attacked the Federals with converging columns on August 21. Early moved east via Smithfield against the Union VI Corps. Anderson struck north against Wilson's Union cavalry at Summit Point. There was cavalry fighting near Berryville. The Federals fought effective delaying actions, withdrawing to near Halltown on the following day.

Result
Inconclusive victory
Forces engaged
Divisions
Casualties
1,000 total
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Summit Point take place?
Summit Point took place in 1864.
Where was Summit Point fought?
Summit Point was fought in West Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Summit Point?
As Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan concentrated his army near Charles Town, Lt. Gen. Jubal Early and Maj. Gen. Richard Anderson attacked the Federals with converging columns on August 21. Early moved east via Smithfield against the Union VI Corps. Anderson struck north against Wilson's Union cavalry at Su
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Historic Sites near Summit Point

Richwood Hall
Early Republic · 0.6 mi
Harewood
Industrial · 0.6 mi
Cedar Lawn
Early Republic · 0.6 mi
Barleywood
Industrial · 1.5 mi
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