List of American Civil War battles in Northern Virginia

With less than 150 miles separating the two capital cities of Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia, Northern Virginia found itself in the center of much of the conflict of the American Civil War. The area was the site of many battles and bloodshed. The Army of Northern Virginia was the primary army for the Confederate States of America in the east. Owing to the regions proximity to Washington D.C and the Potomac River, the armies of both sides frequently occupied and traversed Northern Virginia. As a result, several battles were fought in the area:

Main article: Valley Campaign

Main article: Northern Virginia Campaign

Main article: Maryland Campaign

Main article: Gettysburg Campaign

Main article: Overland Campaign

Main article: Valley Campaigns of 1864

Main article: List of American Civil War battles