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Cross Keys Battlefield Title

Battle of Cross Keys
June 8, 1862

Moving up the Shenandoah Valley in pursuit of Jackson’s army, Maj. Gen. John C. Frémont’s army encountered Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s division at Cross Keys on June 8.  Brig. Gen. Julius Stahel’s brigade, attacking on the Union left, was stunned by a surprise volley from Trimble’s command and driven back in confusion. After feeling out other parts of the Confederate line, Frémont withdrew to the Keezletown Road under protection of his batteries. The next day, Trimble’s and Patton’s brigades held Frémont at bay, while the rest of Ewell’s force crossed the river to assist in the defeat of Brig. Gen. E. Tyler's command at Port Republic.

Preservation

90 Acres Saved

At a Glance

Campaign

  • Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign

Battles In This Campaign

Location

Dates

  • June 8, 1862

Union Commander

Confederate Commander

Forces Engaged

  • 11,500 Union Union Flag
  • 5,800 Confederate Confederate Flag

Estimated Casualties

  • 664 UnionUnion Flag
  • 287 ConfederateConfederate Flag

Result

  • Confederate Victory Confederate Flag

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