Site of Civil War Action - Sheldon
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N 44° 52.898 W 072° 56.590
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Waymark Code: WM6CHP
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2009
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Site of Civil War Action
October 19, 1864
On their retreat back to Canada from the attack on St. Albans, the 22 man Confederate detachment rode into Sheldon near dark. Crossing a covered bridge which stood on this Site, they set it on fire, but alert village citizens saved the bridge. In great haste to escape an aroused countryside, the invaders gave up a planned foray on the local Bank.
Marker Name: Sheldon, Vermont
Location: Sheldon
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