Battle of Williamsburg

Battle of Williamsburg (HM6IS)

Location: Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 15.667', W 76° 40.488'

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To the east of the road here, centering at Fort Magruder, was fought the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. The Union General McClellan was pursuing General Johnston's retiring army, the rearguard of which was commanded by General Longstreet. Johnston ordered Longstreet to hold off McClellan's attacking forces until the Confederate wagon trains, bogged down in mud, were out of danger. This mission was accomplished and Johnston continued his retirement.
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HM NumberHM6IS
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Marker NumberW 43
Year Placed1948
Placed ByVirginia Conservation Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 9:53am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 351488 N 4125153
Decimal Degrees37.26111667, -76.67480000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 15.667', W 76° 40.488'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 15' 40.02" N, 76° 40' 29.28" W
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Area Code(s)757, 202
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 7098 US-60, Williamsburg VA 23185, US
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