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Kessler's Cross Lanes

battle Facts

26 Aug 1861

Outcome: Confederate victory: Confederates under John B. Floyd surprise and defeat Union forces under Erastus B. Tyler.

3,000 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Erastus Tyler
  • 15 Killed
  • 20 Wounded
  • 38 Missing & Captured

Confederacy

Commander(s)John B Floyd
  • 40 Wounded