High Bridge
Civil War Virginia

American Civil War
April 6-7, 1865

On April 6, the Confederate cavalry fought stubbornly to secure the Appomattox River bridges. Confederate general Dearing was mortally wounded.

On April 7, elements of the II Corps came up against Longstreet's rear guard attempting to fire the High Bridge and wagon bridge.

Union forces were able to save the wagon bridge over which the II Corps crossed in pursuit of Lee's army.

Failure to destroy this bridge enabled Union forces to catch up with the Confederates at Farmville.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Location: Prince Edward County and Cumberland County

Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign

Date(s): April 6-7, 1865

Principal Commanders: April 6: Col. T. Read [US]; Major General Thomas Rosser [CS]. April 7: Major General A.A. Humphreys [US];  Major General William Mahone [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: 1,200 total (US 800 captured)

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