OLD PORT ROYAL
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alaskrt
N 36° 54.664 W 076° 03.765
18S E 405329 N 4085534
The town was established in 1744 and was one of the principal shipping points on the Rappahannock River in colonial times.
Waymark Code: WM1XWX
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
Views: 52
The town was established in 1744 and was one of the principal shipping points on the Rappahannock River in colonial times. In December, 1862, Burnside, commanding the army of the Potomac, considered crossing the river here but finally moved up to Fredericksburg. Union gunboats, attempting to pass up the river at that time, were driven back by D.H. Hill.
Marker Title: OLD PORT ROYAL
Marker Location: Port Royal, VA Historical District
County or Independent City: Port Royal, VA
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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