Location: Hardy County, West Virginia

Campaign: Early’s Raid and Operations against the B&O Railroad (June-August, 1864)

Date: August 7, 1864

Principal Commanders:
Brig. Gen. William W. Averell [US];
Brig. Gen. John McCausland [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: 531 total

Description:
While returning to the Shenandoah Valley after burning Chambersburg, McCausland’s and Johnson’s cavalry were surprised at Moorefield on August 7 and routed by pursuing Union cavalry.

This defeat impeded the morale and effectiveness of the Confederate cavalry for the remainder of the 1864 Valley Campaign.

Result: Union victory