Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia

Battle of Waynesboro
Part of the American Civil War
DateMarch 2, 1865 (1865-03-02)
Location
Result

Union victory

Belligerents
United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America
Commanders and leaders
Philip Sheridan
George Armstrong Custer
Jubal Early
Strength
2,500 1,600
Casualties and losses
9 1,500+

The Battle of Waynesboro was fought on March 2, 1865, at Waynesboro in Augusta County, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It was a complete victory for Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer and the final battle for Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, whose force was destroyed.