Mary's Church

The Battle of Mary's Church

Other Names: Nance's Shop
Location: Charles City, VA.
Date: June 24, 1864
Principal Commanders:
Major General Wade Hampton [CS]
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US];
Forces Engaged: Cavalry Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 630 total
Result: Inconclusive

Sheridan

Hampton

On June 24, Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton’s cavalry attempted to cut off Sheridan’s cavalry returning from their raid to Trevilian Station. Sheridan fought a delaying action to protect a long supply train under his protection, then rejoined the Union army at Bermuda Hundred.

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