Taken The National Park Service's "The American Battlefield Protection Program."

Deep Bottom I
CWSAC Reference #: VA069
Other Names: Darbytown, Strawberry Plains,
Preservation Priority: II.3 (Class C)
New Market Road
Location: Henrico County
Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865)
Date(s): July 27-29, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock [US]; Maj. Gen. Charles Field [CS]
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: 1,000 total
Description: During the night of 26-27 July, the Union II Corps and two divisions of Sheridan's cavalry under command of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock crossed to the north side of James River at Deep Bottom to threaten Richmond. This demonstration diverted Confederate forces from the impending attack at Petersburg on July 30. Union efforts to turn the Confederate position at New Market Heights and Fussell's Mill were abandoned when the Confederates strongly reinforced their lines and counterattacked. During the night of July 29, the Federals recrossed the River leaving a garrison as heretofore to hold the Bridgehead at Deep Bottom.
Result(s): Confederate victory
National Park Unit: Richmond National Battlefield Park      

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