Skirmish at Abbeville

This article is about a skirmish in Mississippi during the American Civil War. For the 1940 battle in France, see Battle of Abbeville.
Skirmish at Abbeville
Part of the American Civil War
DateAugust 23, 1864
Location
Lafayette County, Mississippi
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States United States Confederate States of America Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Joseph A. Mower Abraham Buford II
Strength
2,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
1 killed, 17 wounded, 16 killed

The Skirmish at Abbeville was a battle fought between the Union Army and the Confederate Army in Lafayette County, Mississippi in August 23, 1864. The battle resulted in a Union victory.

References

https://www.nytimes.com/1864/09/10/news/gen-aj-smith-s-expedition-the-movement-into-mississippi.html


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