Action at Drainsville
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flyingmoose
N 39° 00.043 W 077° 20.618
18S E 297051 N 4319469
Located on the eastbound side of Georgetown Pike.
Waymark Code: WM14M94
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2021
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Marker Text:
Near here two foraging expeditions came in conflict, December 20, 1861. The Union force was commanded by General Ord, the Confederate by J.E.B. Stuart. Stuart attacked in order to protect his foraging parties, but was forced to retire after a sharp fight. The next day he returned, reinforced, and carried off his wounded.
Marker Number: T 36
Marker Title: Action at Drainsville
Marker Location: Roadside
County or Independent City: Fairfax
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission 1961
Web Site: Not listed
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