Battle of Boonsboro
Conflict	American Civil War
Date	July 8, 1863
Place	Washington County, Maryland
Result	Inconclusive
Combatants United States of America Confederate States of America Commanders Alfred Pleasonton J.E.B. Stuart Strength Divisions Divisions Casualties 100 total (US and CS) 100 total (US and CS)
Gettysburg Campaign Brandy Station – Winchester II – Aldie – Middleburg – Upperville – Hanover – Gettysburg – Williamsport – Boonsboro – Manassas Gap

The Battle of Boonsboro took place on July 8, 1863 in Washington County, Maryland as part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War.

On July 8, the Confederate cavalry, holding the South Mountain passes, fought a rearguard action against elements of the Union 1st and 3rd Cavalry Divisions and infantry. This action was one of a series of cavalry combats fought around Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Williamsport.

Source

• CWSAC Battle Summaries, National Park Service (http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/bycampgn.htm)