Union Army Checked
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member archway
N 37° 17.089 W 077° 24.706
18S E 286196 N 4129195
The Army of the James made an attempt at Petersburg in May 1864 but moved north to Bermuda Hundred after encountering Confederate resistance.
Waymark Code: WM7W0F
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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“Here the Army of the James, moving on Petersburg, May 9, 1864, was checked by the Confederate defenses on the creek and turned northward.”
Marker Number: S-25

Marker Title: Union Army Checked

Marker Location: US 1, north of Colonial Heights

County or Independent City: Chesterfield County

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