Appomattox Campaign (Sutherland Station)

At Sutherland Station, on 2 Apr. 1865, Confederates made a last attempt to maintain control of the South Side Railroad. Confederate Maj. Gen. Henry Heth organized the defense before returning to the main line in Petersburg, and Brig. Gen. John R. Cooke commanded in Heth’s absence. Elements of Union Maj. Gen. Nelson’s division of the II Corps charged the Confederate left flank, commanded by Brig. Gen. Samuel McGowan. Overwhelmed, the flank disintegrated and the rest of the line fled as well, severing Gen. Robert E. Lee’s supply line.

Matoaca, Virginia · United States