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Cheraw

Cheraw, SC

Feb. 28, 1865

Event ID # ba001284

Federal Troops Engaged: MICHIGAN--Battery "C," 1st Light Arty. OHIO--69th Infantry.
Confederate Troops Engaged: Georgia Phillips Legion Cavalry

When the Union army reached the Great Pedee river at Cheraw, it was found necessary to construct a pontoon bridge and build a mile or so of corduroy road before a crossing could be made.

The road was built by a detail of the 53rd Indiana, the men being protected while at the work by the 1st brigade of the division. When the bridge was completed the army crossed, the 1st division bringing up the rear and covering the movement. Butler's Confederate cavalry made a dash on the rear-guard about noon, but were held at bay until the guard was ordered to retire across the river and join the main column. A battery on the east side covered the crossing and kept back the enemy. No casualties reported.