The Battle of Staunton River Bridge

The Battle of Staunton River Bridge (HMDC9)

Location: Randolph, VA 23962 Halifax County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 52.922', W 78° 42.11'

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The Battle of Staunton River Bridge
was fought here June 25, 1864
Capt. Benj. L. Farinholt 53rd Va. Inf. with
296 men reinforced by 642 citizens
and soldiers from Halifax Charlotte
and Mecklenburg counties Virginia
Defeated
Col. R.M. West 5th Penn. Cavalry
Supported by the 3rd New York

This monument placed by Halifax
County Chapter U.D.C. and the
State of Virginia
Details
HM NumberHMDC9
Series This marker is part of the United Daughters of the Confederacy series
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Placed ByHalifax County Chapter U.D.C
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 22nd, 2014 at 7:55am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 704812 N 4084252
Decimal Degrees36.88203333, -78.70183333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 52.922', W 78° 42.11'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 52' 55.32" N, 78° 42' 6.60" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 200-218 State Rte 855, Randolph VA 23962, US
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