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  caption ''Action between the US vessels Pawnee and Freeborn and the rebel batteries at Acquia'' {Link without Title} ''Creek''<br>Waud, Alfred R, artist, 1861
  partof the American Civil War
  date May 29 - June 1 , 1861
  place Stafford County, Virginia
  result Inconclusive
  combatant1 United States Of America
  combatant2 Confederate States Of America
  commander1 James H Ward
  commander2 Daniel Ruggles
  strength1 3 gunboats
  strength2 Battery garrison
  casualties1 10 total (US and CS)
  casualties2 10 total (US and CS)


The Battle of Aquia Creek took place from May 29 - June 1 , 1861 in Stafford County, Virginia as part of the blockade of Chesapeake Bay during the American Civil War .

Three Union naval vessels bombarded Confederate Batteries near the mouth of Aquia Creek that were built to protect the northern Terminus of the railroad to Richmond . Confederates feared a landing of troops, but this did not materialize. Results of the bombardment were inconclusive, although the batteries were later withdrawn.


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