North Anna River Campaign 21-26 May 1864
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member johnjm99
N 37° 52.791 W 077° 27.904
18S E 283205 N 4195348
Quick Description: North Anna River Campaign
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 2/28/2006 3:43:37 PM
Waymark Code: WM85G
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member dustyroades
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Long Description:
Approaching Richmond from the north after the Wilderness Campaign, LT. General U.S. Grant sought to cross the North Anna River and capture the critical rail center at Hanover Junction (Doswell). General R. E. Lee ordered the construction of a complex web of earthworks here to defend the river crossing and junction. The Union army probed the defenses and captured some of them but soon abandoned the effort and moved east toward Cold Harbor.
Marker Number: EA 1

Marker Title: North Anna River Campaign

Marker Location: Route 1

County or Independent City: Caroline

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Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
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