Battle of Fort Stevens

The Battle of Fort Stevens was an American Civil War battle fought July 11–12, 1864, in Washington County, D.C. in present-day Northwest Washington, D.C., during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 between forces under Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early and Union Major General Alexander McDowell McCook.

This article is about the American Civil War battle. For the World War II battle, see Bombardment of Fort Stevens.
Battle of Fort Stevens
Part of the American Civil War

Officers and men of the 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment at Fort Stevens
DateJuly 11–12, 1864 (1864-07-11 – 1864-07-12)
Location
Washington County, District of Columbia
Result Union victory
Belligerents
 United States (Union) Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Alexander M. McCook
Horatio G. Wright
Abraham Lincoln (observer)		 Jubal Early
Strength
9,600 10,000
Casualties and losses
373 400–500
Battle of Fort Stevens location
Battle of Fort Stevens (Maryland)
Battle of Fort Stevens (the United States)

Early's attack, less than 4 miles (6.4 km) from the White House, caused consternation in the U.S. government, but reinforcements under Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright and the strong defenses of Fort Stevens minimized the threat. Early withdrew after two days of skirmishing after attempting no serious assaults. Then U.S. President Abraham Lincoln personally observed the battle's fighting.

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