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Morton's Ford, Rapidan River
Civil War Virginia American Civil War
February 6-7, 1864
To distract attention from a planned cavalry infantry raid up the Peninsula on Richmond, the Federal army forced several crossings of the Rapidan River on February 6.
A II Corps division crossed at Morton's Ford, the I Corps at Raccoon Ford. Union cavalry crossed at Robertson's Ford. Ewell's Corps resisted the crossings.
Fighting was sporadic but most severe at Morton's Ford. By February 7, the attacks had stalled, and the Federals withdrew during the night.
Result(s): Inconclusive
Location: Orange County and Culpeper County
Campaign: Demonstration on the Rapidan River (February 1864) only battle in campaign Campaigns
Date(s): February 6-7, 1864
Principal Commanders: Brigadier General J.C. Caldwell [US]; Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 723 total
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