Location: Wythe County, Virginia

Campaign: Crook-Averell Raid on Va. & Tenn. R.R. (May 1864)

Date: May 10, 1864

Principal Commanders:
Brig. Gen. William W. Averell [US];
Brig. Gen. William. E. Jones [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 300 total

Description:
On May 10, Brig. Gen. W.W. Averell's raiders encountered a brigade under William "Grumble" Jones near Cove Mountain. After delaying the Union advance, the Confederates withdrew.

The next day, Averell reached the New River Bridge on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad, which he burned.

Result: Inconclusive