BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Mulberry Gap

November 19, 1863

Hancock

On November 19, 1863 a scouting party of the 65th Indiana Mounted Infantry captured and controlled Mulberry Gap after it charged the camp of the 64th Virginia Cavalry killing 3, wounding 1, and capturing 1.

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

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SITE DETAILS

County

Hancock

Date

November 19, 1863

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

64th Virginia Cavalry

Union Units

65th Indiana Mounted Infantry

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