Department of Western Virginia
Army · Confederate States of America · May 8, 1861 – September 27, 1864
Confederate department covering western Virginia, organized May 8, 1861 as the Department of East Tennessee and West Virginia; John C. Breckinridge's forces defeated Franz Sigel at New Market on May 15, 1864. Renamed the Department of East Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia September 27, 1864.
Fought in American Civil War
People who served 2
Strength and losses
- May 15, 1864 Strength: c. 4,087 Battle of New Market
Movements
- May 15, 1864 Battle of New Market