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Action of Nance's Shop

Old Union Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 25' 55.168968", -77° 9' 2.398428"
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In this vicinity the Union cavalryman, Gregg, guarding army trains moving to Petersburg, was attacked by Wade Hampton, June 24, 1864. Gregg was driven back toward Charles City Courthouse, but the wagon trains crossed the James safely. This action closed the cavalry campaign that began at Trevillians, June 11-12, 1864.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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