Battle Name: |
Salineville |
Other Names: |
New Lisbon, New Lisbon Road, Wellsville |
State: |
Ohio |
Location: |
Columbiana County |
Campaign: |
Morgan’s Raid in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio (July 1863) |
Dates: |
July 26, 1863 |
Principal Commanders: |
Brig. Gen. James Shackelford [US]; Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan [CS] |
Forces Engaged: |
3,000 total (US 2,600; CS 400) |
Estimated Casualties: |
364 total (US none; CS 364) |
Description: |
After escaping encirclement at Buffington’s Island with about 400 of his men, Morgan continued east
and north, attempting to find a safe crossing over the Ohio River. With several columns of Union cavalry in hot
pursuit, Morgan passed through Salineville, riding down the railroad toward Smith’s Ford. Turning onto the New
Lisbon Road, Morgan’s raiders were finally cut off. Morgan surrendered. During this raid, Morgan and his men
captured and paroled about 6,000 Union soldiers and militia, destroyed 34 bridges, disrupted the railroads at
more than 60 places, and diverted tens of thousands of troops from other duties. |
Results: |
Union victory |