Cumberland Maryland
American Civil War
- August 1, 1864
After burning Chambersburg, Pennsylvania,
on July 30, Johnson's and McCausland's cavalry brigades rode
towards Cumberland, Maryland, to disrupt the B&O Railroad.
Brig. Gen. Benjamin Kelly organized a small force of soldiers
and citizens to meet the Confederate advance. On August 1, Kelly
ambushed Rebel cavalrymen near Cumberland at Folck's Mill, and
skirmishing continued for several hours. Eventually the Confederates
withdrew.
Result(s): Inconclusive
Location: Allegany County
Campaign: Early's Raid and Operations against
the B&O Railroad (June-August 1864)
Date(s): August 1, 1864
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Benjamin
F. Kelly [US]; Brig. Gen. John McCausland [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 38 total
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