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Battle of Great Bridge
Chesapeake,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 43' 25.705452",
-76° 14' 28.946976"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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In this vicinity, in 1775, was the southern end of a causeway, with bridges, by which the swamp and stream were crossed. Here William Woodford's Virginia riflemen defended the passage. When Lord Dunmore's British regulars attempted to cross the swamp, on December 9, 1775, they were cut to pieces by the fire of the riflemen. This defeat forced Dunmore to evacuate Norfolk.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Battle of Great Bridge Historical Marker Location Map, Chesapeake, Virginia Map
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