Historic Sandusky, in partnership with the University of Lynchburg, is dedicated to providing educational opportunities and career development for students and the public by preserving and interpreting the history of the Civil War, slavery, and 19th-century American life.
The Battle of Lynchburg
The Battle of Lynchburg occurred June 17-18, 1864 as part of the Lynchburg Campaign under the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. During the battle Union forces under the command of General David Hunter attempted to capture the city of Lynchburg but, believing the Confederate forces to be too strong, turned back.
While attempting to take Lynchburg, Union forces commandeered Sandusky and used it as Union Headquarters. The residents of Sandusky, the Hutter family remained while the Union soldiers occupied the house.
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Confederate Force Leaders:
Brig. Gen. John McCausland
Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon
Brig. Gen. John D. Imboden
Maj. Gen. John C. Breckenridge
Maj. Gen. Daniell Harvey Hill
Maj. Gen. S.D. Ramseur
Brig. Gen. John Echols
Brig. Gen. G.C. Wharton
Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson
Eg. Harry T. Hayes
Brig. Willliam Terry
Brig. John Pegram
Brig. L.A. Stafford
Brig. Gen. Armstead L. Long
Brig. George Doles
Brig. C. Battle
Brig. R.D. Johnston
Capt. H.T. Douthat
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Union Force Leaders:
Brig. Gen. Jeremiah C. Sullivan
Brig. Gen. George Crook
Capt. Henry A. duPont
Brig. Gen. Alfred N. Duffie
Col. Rutherford B. Hayes
Brig. Gen. William W. Averell
Col. George D. Wells
Col. J. Thoburn
Col. C.B. White
Col. J.M. Campbell
Capt. J.R. McMullin
Col. R.F. Taylor
Col. L.E. Wynkoop
Col. J.H. Oley
Col. James Schoonmaker
Commanders:
Union: Major General David Hunter;read speech here Confederate: Lieutenant Commander Jubal Anderson Early;read speech here