The Battle of Farmington
May 9, 1862 in Farmington, Mississippi
|
Strength |
Killed |
Wounded |
Missing/Captured |
± ? |
16 |
148 |
14 |
|
Strength |
Killed |
Wounded |
Missing/Captured |
± ? |
8 |
89 |
2 |
|
Conclusion: Confederate Victory |
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On May 9, Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn and his Confederate force struck into Maj. Gen. John Pope's advancing line along Seven Mile Creek. The battle was to last for 5 hours. The Confederates were able to drive the Federals away.