Name: Stony Creek Raid
Other Names: Hicksford Raid, Weldon Railroad Raid, Nottoway River Raid
Location: Sussex County
Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865)
Date: December 7-12, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. G.K. Warren [US]; Maj. Gen. A.P. Hill [CS]
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: <200 (Union) Unknown (Confederate)
Description: In mid-December 1864 G.K. Warren set forth on a raid south down the Weldon Railroad in the direction of Stony Creek, intent on destroying as much of this vital supply line as possible. Trailed by a force commanded by A.P. Hill, Warren’s men were able to destroy large sections of the railroad and destroy other supplies which could have been used by the Confederates. Despite the damage done, the Confederates were able to repair the railroad north to Stony Creek Station by March 1865.
Result: Union victory
Full Summary: Coming soon
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First Person Accounts:
Siege of Petersburg Documents Which Mention This Battle:
- Map Showing Route of Expedition under Maj. Gen’l Warren from Petersburg to Hicksford, Va. to destroy the Weldon R. R., Dec. 7 to 12, 1864: Official Records
- Map With Which We Set Out On Expedition to Hicksford, December 7-12, 1864: Official Records
- MHSM Papers: The Siege of Petersburg after the Capture of the Weldon Railroad by Brevet Brigadier-General Francis A. Walker
- Stony Creek Raid: December 7-12, 1864
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