Confederates Hang on to Strawderman (July 18th)

A Union force of two Ohio infantry regiments moved against Strawderman from Parson's Gap on July 18th. They found a Kentucky infantry regiment supported by a battalion of Tennessee cavalry holding the town. The Federals advanced and engaged, but could not get a foothold in the town. Eventually, the Ohioans fell back in good order and then withdrew back toward Parson's Gap.