The Battle of Meadow Bridge (also known as Meadow Bridges and the Battle of Richmond Heights) was an engagement on May 12, 1864, in Henrico County, Virginia, during Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign of the American Civil War. Following their victory at the Battle of Yellow Tavern on May 11, Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan advanced in the direction of the Confederate capital of Richmond.
The Battle of Meadow Bridge, also known as Meadow Bridges and the Battle of Richmond Heights, was a Civil War battle fought on May 12, 1864, near Richmond, Virginia. It occurred during General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign. Following their victory at Yellow Tavern on May 11th, Union cavalry led by Major General Philip H. Sheridan advanced towards Richmond.