In late June 1864, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia were engaged in a desperate defense of the city of Petersburg. Victory for Lee depended on a steady flow of supplies, brought in by rail. To force Lee from Petersb…
The Battle of Staunton River Bridgewas fought here June 25, 1864Capt. Benj. L. Farinholt 53rd Va. Inf. with296 men reinforced by 642 citizensand soldiers from Halifax Charlotteand Mecklenburg counties VirginiaDefeatedCol. R.M. West 5th Penn. Caval…