Battle of Washington

Battle of Washington, North Carolina
Part of the American Civil War

Union forces attempted to set fire to Havens Warehouse (above) but it survived the war.
DateMarch 30, 1863 (1863-03-30) April 20, 1863 (1863-04-20)
Location
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
John G. Foster Daniel H. Hill
Units involved
XVIII Corps
Washington Garrison
Hill's division
Strength
6 regiments
artillery units 12,000
1 Division 9,000
Casualties and losses
40 60

The Battle of Washington took place from March 30 to April 19, 1863, in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was part of the Confederate Tidewater operations conducted by Lieutenant General James Longstreet during the American Civil War. This battle is sometimes referred to as the siege of Little Washington.