Civil War Battles
Cumberland Church
Also called
Farmville
Cumberland Church
Also called
Farmville
Location: Cumberland County, Virginia
Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865)
Date: April 7, 1865
Principal Commanders:
Maj. Gen. A.A. Humphreys [US];
Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS]
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: 910 total (US 655; CS 255)
Description:
Near 2 pm on April 7, the advance of the Union II Corps encountered Confederate forces entrenched on high ground near Cumberland Church.
The Union forces attacked twice but were repulsed, and darkness halted the conflict.
Union general Smythe was mortally wounded nearby, and J.I. Gregg was captured north of Farmville.
Result: Confederate victory