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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7LX_ewells-line-of-defense_Rice-VA.html
On Thursday, April 6, 1865, this high ground above Little Sailor's Creek was protected by troops from the Richmond fortifications under Confederate General Richard S. Ewell. They hurriedly threw up a line of breastworks consisting of fence rails a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6L3_prince-edward-county-nottoway-county_Rice-VA.html
(Front):Prince Edward CountyArea 356 Square MilesFormed from Amelia, and named for Prince Edward, son of Frederick, prince of Wales, and younger brother of King George III. General Joseph E. Johnston was born in this county; Hampden-Sydney College…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6L2_lees-retreat_Rice-VA.html
Two miles north are the battlefields of Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865. There Grant captured more men than were captured in any other one day's field engagement of the war.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6L1_high-bridge_Rice-VA.html
One mile north stood the Southside Railroad Bridge, spanning the 75-foot-wide Appomattox River. On 6 April, 1865, nine hundred Union soldiers attempting to burn the 2500-foot-long, 126-foot-high structure were captured by Confederate cavalry. Cros…