Military
6
On December 13, 1862, Hamilton's Crossing marked the crossing of the Old Mine Road over the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. Because long-range Federal cannon threatened the railroad from there to Fredericksburg, Hamilton's Crossing became the railhead in the winter of 1862-63, and a Confederate village of supply tents and sheds grew up at that point. During the battle of 1862, Jackson's reserves lay along the Mine Road, and from that area his corps marched toward Chancellorsville on April 30, 1863.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Virginia · United States
