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Civil War | Historic Site
North Anna Battlefield Park
Virginia
11576 Verdon Road
Doswell, VA 23047, USA
Website: http://hanovercounty.gov/Parks-and-Rec/North-Anna-Battlefield-Park/
Here at the Ox Ford portion of the North Anna battlefield, Confederates turned back the Union attacks of May 24-25, 1864. A six-mile walking trail features interpretive signs that detail the events of the battle. Trench works and rifle pits from the battle are located on the 172-acre property and are considered some of the most pristine examples of earthworks in existence. Interpretive brochures are available by contacting the site.
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