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23rd USCT At The Alrich Farm

Virginia

Rte. 612 (SW of Rte. 610)
Chancellor, VA 22407
United States

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23rd USCT at the Alrich Farm Historical Marker
23rd USCT at the Alrich Farm Historical Marker Virginia Department of Historic Resources

The first combat in the Civil War between United States Colored Troops and Confederates north of the James River occurred near here. On 15 May 1864, Confederate Brig. Gen. Thomas Rosser pushed forward a cavalry detachment along Catharpin Road to determine the position of the Union army. His men encountered—and pushed back—the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. To support the cavalry, the nearby 23rd United States Colored Infantry hurried forward to the intersection of Catharpin Road and Orange Plank Road. After skirmishing with the Confederates, the 23rd charged and caused Rosser to withdraw.

Marker: EM-3, Department of Historic Resources (2013)

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