Battle of Vaught's Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Vaught's Hill
Part of the American Civil War
Date March 20, 1863 (1863-03-20) Location Rutherford County, Tennessee Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union)	CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Albert S. Hall	John Hunt Morgan
Units involved
XIV Corps	Morgan's Cavalry Division
Strength
1,300	3,500
Casualties and losses
62	373

The Battle of Vaught's Hill, also known as the Battle of Milton, was a fight during the American Civil War. It happened on March 20, 1863, in Rutherford County, Tennessee. This battle was a victory for the Union forces.

What Was the Battle of Vaught's Hill?

The Battle of Vaught's Hill was a smaller but important clash. It took place in Tennessee during the American Civil War. The battle showed how Union forces were getting stronger in the area.

Before the Battle

After a big battle called the Battle of Stones River, things were quiet for a while. On March 18, 1863, a Union group left Murfreesboro. This group was led by Colonel Albert S. Hall. Their job was to scout the area and see what the enemy was doing.

Colonel Hall's group moved northeast. They soon ran into a large group of Confederate cavalry. These were horse-riding soldiers led by John Hunt Morgan. Morgan was a famous Confederate general. Because Morgan's force was much bigger, Colonel Hall decided to pull his troops back. They moved to a spot east of a town called Milton.

The Fight Begins

General Morgan's men chased after Colonel Hall's Union troops. On the morning of March 20, they caught up at a place called Vaught's Hill. The Confederate soldiers got off their horses to fight. They attacked both sides of the Union position. They even tried to surround Hall's troops on the hilltop.

Holding the Hill

Colonel Hall's Union soldiers set up a strong defense. They formed a circle around their position on the hill. They fought back against all the Confederate attacks. The fighting was intense and lasted until after 2:00 p.m.

General Morgan's forces kept firing at the Union troops. This continued until about 4:30 p.m. Then, Morgan learned that more Union soldiers were on their way from Murfreesboro. Knowing that reinforcements were coming, he decided to stop the fight. He pulled his Confederate troops away.

Aftermath

The Battle of Vaught's Hill was a victory for the Union. Colonel Hall's smaller force successfully defended their position. This battle helped the Union gain more control in Middle Tennessee.