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Action at Dranesville
Leesburg Pike,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 59' 43.613484",
-77° 20' 13.880832"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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Near here two foraging expeditions came in conflict, December 20, 1861. The Union force was commanded by General Ord, the Confederate by J. E. B. Stuart. Stuart attacked in order to protect his foraging parties, but was forced to retire after a sharp fight. The next day he returned, reinforced, and carried off his wounded.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States
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