Amelia Spring Battle Detail
On April 5, Confederate cavalry under Fitzhugh Lee and Thomas L. Rosser assaulted Union cavalry under George Crook as they returned from burning Confederate wagons at Painesville. This running fight started north of Amelia Springs and pushed through and beyond Jetersville.
Date and Location
- April 5–6, 1865
- Amelia County, Virginia
Campaign
Principal Union Commanders
- Major General George Crook
Principal Confederate Commanders
- Major General Thomas L. Rosser
- Major General Fitzhugh Lee
Union Forces Engaged
- Cavalry forces of Major Gener George Crook
Confederate Forces Engaged
- Cavalry forces of Major General Thomas L. Rosser and Major General Fitzhugh Lee
Union Casualties
- Roughly 158 (killed, wounded, capture/missing)
Confederate Casualties
- Roughly 100 (killed, wounded, capture/missing)
Results of the Battle of Amelia Springs
The outcome of the Battle of Amelia Springs was inconclusive.
Timeline of the Battle of Amelia Spring
These are the main battles and events of the Appomattox Campaign in order.
- March 29, 1865 — Battle of Lewis’s Farm
- March 31, 1865 — Battle of White Oak Road
- March 31, 1865 — Battle of Dinwiddie Court House
- April 1, 1865 — Battle of Five Forks
- April 2, 1865 — Third Battle of Petersburg
- April 2, 1865 — Battle of Sutherland’s Station
- April 3, 1865 — Battle of Namozine Church
- April 5–6, 1865 — Battle of Amelia Springs
- April 6, 1865 — Battle of Sailor’s Creek
- April 6, 1865 — Battle of Rice’s Station
- April 6–7, 1865 — Battle of High Bridge
- April 7, 1865 — Battle of Cumberland Church
- April 8, 1865 — Battle of Appomattox Station
- April 9, 1865 — Battle of Appomattox Court House
- April 9, 1865 — Surrender at Appomattox Court House