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William Mahone's Birthplace

Smiths Ferry Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 38' 43.211652", -76° 56' 28.974048"
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Three and a half miles southwest, at Monroe, Major-General William Mahone was born, December 1, 1826. He served brilliantly in the Confederate army throughout the war, and won the title, Hero of the Crater, at Petersburg, July 30, 1864. He was United States Senator, 1881-1887. Mahone died in Washington, October 8, 1895.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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