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Elk Hill

River Rd W, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 43' 51.64896", -78° 4' 14.078928"
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Two miles south is Elk Hill, once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters there, June 7-15, 1781; this was the western limit of his invasion. On June 15 he turned eastward, leaving the place pillaged and carrying off slaves.

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