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Kemper's Grave

James Madison Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 16' 46.09164", -78° 8' 18.70962"
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A mile south is the grave of James Lawson Kemper, who led his brigade of Virginia troops in Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, and fell desperately wounded. He became a major-general in 1864. Kemper was governor of Virginia, 1874-1878.

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