Battle of Cloyd's Mountain
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The Battle of Cloyd's Mountain occurred in Pulaski County, Virginia, on May 9, 1864, during the American Civil War. The fight has also been called the Battle of Cloyd's Farm. A Union Army division led
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Cloyd's Farm, now known as Back Creek Farm, in 2017
Albert G. Jenkins
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Albert Gallatin Jenkins was an American politician who served as a senior officer of the Confederate States Army. He served two terms in the United States Congress from 1857 to 1861 and later the Firs
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain
…defeated a Confederate Army consisting of three regiments, one battalion, and Confederate Home Guard. The Confederate force was led by Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins and Colonel John McCausland. Although the intense fighting portion of this battle may have lasted for only one hour, it was southwestern Virginia's…
Jenkins in uniform, c. 1862
Green Bottom, Jenkins's home, is currently being restored as a museum.