Gladeville in the Civil War ~ "The Burnt City" ~ Wise, Virginia
N 36° 58.628 W 082° 34.751
17S E 359443 N 4093500
A Civil War Discovery Trail Site marker in Wise, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMKE1M
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2014
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A Civil War Discovery Trails Site marker in front of the Wise County Courthouse. Present day Wise, Virginia was named Gladeville during the Civil War and in 1862 was headquarters for Confederate Gen. Humphrey Marshall, who directed operations in Southwest Virginia.
Type of site: Other
Address:
Wise, Virginia Wise
Admission Charged: No Charge
Website: [Web Link]
Driving Directions:
Main street, Wise, Virginia.
Phone Number: Not listed
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