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Fort Lowry--Camp Byron

Tidewater Trl, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 51' 31.004316", -76° 49' 23.92608"
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Located two miles N.E. on Rappahannock River at Lowry's Point was a Confederate eight gun water battery constructed in 1861. Here at Dunnsville was located Camp Byron, home of Company F (Essex Light Dragoons), Ninth Cavalry, C.S.A.; the company moved to Fort Lowry in October 1861 to assist in the fort's defense and to conduct scouting missions.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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