St. Albans Raid - St. Albans
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 48.662 W 073° 04.997
18T E 651562 N 4963745
Northernmost engagement of the Civil War
Waymark Code: WM45E4
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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ST. ALBANS RAID

The Civil War entered Vermont, Oct. 19, 1864, when 22 Confederates spread terror from the north, robbed 3 banks and shot up the town. Stealing horses, they fled back into Canada. There, after trial, they were freed and the banks partially reimbursed.

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Marker Name: St. Albans Raid

Location: St. Albans
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