Skirmish of Littlestown 1863
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 30 June 1863 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1863 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gettysburg campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 39.7420, -77.0770 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Skirmish of Littlestown was a Pennsylvania military engagement before the Battle of Gettysburg in which "a few companies of skirmishers" of Union infantry defeated a Confederate detachment of J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Division.
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