Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek
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flyingmoose
N 38° 23.687 W 077° 24.196
18S E 290121 N 4252352
Located within the Stafford Civil War Park.
Waymark Code: WM17P8C
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2023
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By late May 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker, likely concerned over a possible attack to cut off or capture his supply depot at Aquia Landing, adjusted his lines. Four additional batteries were built in the 11th Corps area south of the Accokeek. This battery had two gun-shelves for artillery, 216 linear feet of parapet, a 56’ long zig-zag trench and they blockhouse. The fortification with ideally positioned to repel a Confederate force should it attack the 11th Corps via the Potomac Church Road or bridge to the north.
Marker Title: Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek
Marker Location: Park
County or Independent City: Stafford
Marker Program Sponsor: Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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