Staunton Bridge Action

Staunton Bridge Action (HMLAR)

Location: Wylliesburg, VA 23976 Charlotte County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 51.56', W 78° 35.359'

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The railroad bridge over Staunton River, nine miles west, was held by a body of Confederate reserves and citizens from Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg counties against Union cavalry raiding to destroy railroads, June 25, 1864. When the Unionists attempted to burn the bridge, they were repulsed. Meanwhile Confederate cavalry attacked from the rear. Thereupon the raiders retreated to Grant's army at Petersburg.
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HM NumberHMLAR
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Marker NumberF 82
Year Placed1934
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission
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Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 7:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 714905 N 4081980
Decimal Degrees36.85933333, -78.58931667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 51.56', W 78° 35.359'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 51' 33.60" N, 78° 35' 21.54" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 790 Barnesville Hwy, Wylliesburg VA 23976, US
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