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Rude's Hill Action
Old Valley Pike,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 42' 9.470088",
-78° 38' 55.129776"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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Rude's Hill was reached by two divisions of Sheridan's Union cavalry following the Confederate General Jubal A. Early, on November 22, 1864. Early promptly took position on the hill to oppose them. The cavalry, charging across the flats, were repulsed in a sharp action and fell back northward.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Rude's Hill Action Virginia Map
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