Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield (HM3OR)

Location: Petersburg, VA 23803
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 10.823', W 77° 28.513'

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Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.

In the predawn darkness of April 2, 1865, the Union Sixth Corps
successfully breached the Confederate defenses southwest of Petersburg.
The breakthrough forced the Confederate evacuation of Petersburg
and Richmond, hastening an end to four years of civil war.
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HM NumberHM3OR
Series This marker is part of the National Historic Landmarks series
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Year Placed2006
Placed ByNational Park Service, United States Department of the Interior
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 12:30pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 280267 N 4117752
Decimal Degrees37.18038333, -77.47521667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 10.823', W 77° 28.513'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 10' 49.38" N, 77° 28' 30.78" W
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Area Code(s)804, 434, 757
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6619 Duncan Rd, Petersburg VA 23803, US
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