Today in the American Civil War

Today in the Civil War September 12

1861-[12-15] Battle of Cheat Mountain
West Virginia. Other names: Cheat Summit, Fort Milroy.
Joseph Reynolds [US] defeats Robert E. Lee [CS].

1861-[12-20] Battle of Lexington Missouri. Sterling Price, with 18,000 men, lays siege to Lexington, Missouri, with a federal force of 3,600 under Colonel James Mulligan. After fighting intensified on September 19, Mulligan surrendered on the 20th.

1862-[12-15] Battle of Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Stonewall Jackson takes 12,000 prisoners.