Prairie D'Ane

Other Name:

Gum Grove, Moscow

Campaign:

Camden Expedition

Date(s):

April 1864

Principal Commanders:

Major General Frederick Steele [US] Major General Sterling Price [CS]

Forces Engaged:

0 total (US 0; CS 0;)

Estimated Casualties:

150 total (US 100; CS 50;)

Description:

On April 10, Maj. Gen. Fred Steele's Union forces, combined with Brig. Gen. John M. Thayer's division, marched south from the Cornelius Farm. They soon encountered a Confederate line of battle at Prairie D'Ane and attacked, driving it back about a mile before being checked. Skirmishing continued throughout the afternoon of April 11, forcing Steele to divert line of march forces away from Shreveport toward Camden. Maj. Gen. Sterling Price's Confederates returned to Prairie D'Ane on April 13, falling upon Steele's rearguard under Thayer. After a four-hour battle, Price disengaged, and Steele's column continued to Camden, occupying the city.

Results:

Union Victory

CWSAC Reference #:

AR013

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