Pickett's Mill

Other Name:

New Hope, New Hope Church

Campaign:

Morgan's Raid Into Kentucky

Date(s):

May-September 1864

Principal Commanders:

Major General Oliver Howard [US] Major General Patrick Cleburne [CS]

Forces Engaged:

0 total (US 0; CS 0;)

Estimated Casualties:

2050 total (US 1600; CS 450;)

Description:

After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E. Johnston' s seemingly exposed right flank. The Confederates were ready for the attack, which did not unfold as planned because supporting troops never appeared. The Rebels repulsed the attack causing high casualties.

Results:

Confederate Victory

CWSAC Reference #:

GA012

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