Germanna Ford
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theroths3
N 38° 22.660 W 077° 46.895
18S E 257020 N 4251382
The Germanna Ford crossing
Waymark Code: WM12QK
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2006
Views: 29
One of the principal crossings of the Rapidan River from colonial times. Here a part of the Army of the Potomac crossed the river, April 30, 1863, preceding the Battle of Chancellorsville. Here a part of Meade's army crossed on the way to Mine Run, November 26, 1863. Here the Fifth and Sixth Corps of Grant's army crossed, May 4-5, 1864, to open the Wilderness Campaign.
Marker Number: J-35
Marker Title: Germanna Ford
Marker Location: U.S. 3, E near Germanna Community College (Locust Grove)
County or Independent City: Spotsylvania
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission, 1929
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