Battle of Carnifex Ferry

September 10, 1861 · Nicholas County

Result Union victory

Union troops under William Rosecrans attacked John Floyd's Confederates at Carnifex Ferry. The Confederates withdrew in the night, strengthening Union control of western Virginia.

Union

Confederacy

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 5,000
Killed
1717
Wounded
141141
Strength
c. 2,000