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Lee and Pope

James Madison Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 26' 27.9492", -78° 1' 13.1052"
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To the south is Clark's Mountain, behind which Lee's army was gathered, August 17, 1862. From a signal station on the mountain top Lee looked down on Pope's army, which he wished to attack. Pope, realizing his danger, retired northward.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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