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Staunton River Raid

Staunton River Raid is a Virginia historical marker in Brunswick County, dedicated 1935.

Rte. 1, 250 feet south of intersection with Rte. 637.

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The Union General Wilson, returning to Grant's army from a raid to Staunton River, crossed the road near here, June, 1864.

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Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

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Middle Virginia and North Carolina, 1864, covering the location of Staunton River Raid, with a pin at the marker's coordinates
Middle Virginia and North Carolina, 1864, covering this location. Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library. The pin is ours, placed from the marker's coordinates.
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