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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEHA_church-quarter_Doswell-VA.html
The two-room log house, a rare survivor of a once-common house type, was built about 1843 probably by Sarah Thornton, whose father-in-law John Thornton acquired the property in 1790. On 16 July 1862, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and his…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF8_the-wave-swinger_Doswell-VA.html
Opened May, 1975Built by Zierer, The Wave Swinger is named for its wave-like motion, creating a thrilling experience for guests of all ages. Note the craftmanship of the original oil paintings on the center column and top crown, cleaned and retouc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF4_the-eiffel-tower_Doswell-VA.html
Opened May, 1975Standing on concrete footers extending sixteen feet below ground, the Eiffel Towers is 331'-6" tall, weighs about 800 tones and is a 1/3 replica of the original. The top observation platform is 275 feet high, and offers a spectacul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDVP_attack-at-ox-ford_Doswell-VA.html
A half mile north, a brigade of Union infantry commanded by Brig. Gen. James H. Ledlie struck the center of Lee's army, which blocked Grant's approach to Richmond. Formidable earthworks hastily erected by Brig. Gen. William H. Mahone's division an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTL_artillery-duel_Doswell-VA.html
You are standing before the trench line of the 10th Georgia Battalion, which held the right flank of Wright's brigade. The Florida brigade and Lane's artillery battalion held the position across the ravine to your right. On May 25 and 26 cannon an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTI_one-more-river-to-cross_Doswell-VA.html
From the gun pits served by McIntosh's artillery battalion, you can easily see the natural strength of the Confederate position. The repulse of Ledlie's brigade served as a warning to Grant that Lee was still on the North Anna in great strength an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTC_the-inverted-v_Doswell-VA.html
You are now standing in the tip of the famous "inverted V" position constructed by Lee's army along the North Anna River. The trenches on your left continued to the Little River, while those on the right anchored on a bend in the North Anna below …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTA_save-yourselves-if-you-can_Doswell-VA.html
As the imperiled Union brigade huddled in the ravine before you, General Mahone recognized that their bold assault was unsupported and ordered General Harris to send a regiment from these trenches to attack them. At 6:45 p.m. the 12th Mississippi …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDT8_come-on-to-richmond_Doswell-VA.html
Despite the disaster that had befallen the 35th Massachusetts, General Ledlie became even more determined to secure Ox Ford. Against the orders of his division commander, the drunken general ordered his unsupported brigade to assault the Confedera…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDT7_the-heart-of-dixie_Doswell-VA.html
The trenches before you were manned by the soldiers of Brigadier General Nathaniel Harris' brigade of Mississippians, who had deployed just to the right of Sanders' Alabamians by 1:00 p.m. on the 24th. The small pits behind the trench line served …