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Fredericksburg City Dock
Bridges and Biscuits
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By Dawn Bowen, June 5, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Fredericksburg City Dock: Bridges and Biscuits Marker | | |
Inscription. Why was Fredericksburg important to the Union war effort? The answer lies in logistics. The Union army, numbering more than 100,000 troops, required tons of food, clothing and other supplies to operate, Wagon trains could supply the army for short distances, but they were cumbersome and difficult to protect. Longer supply lines required either water or rail transportation. Fredericksburg, with its railroad and close proximity to the Potomac River, provided the Union Army with an ideal base for an “On to Richmond” drive.
Three bridges spanned the Rappahannock River here in 1861: the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad bridge (which stood at the same location as the modern bridge ahead of you) and two wagon bridges located farther upstream. Retreating Confederates destroyed these spans in April 1862, making it necessary for the Union army to cross the river on pontoon bridges the following December during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The middle pontoon bridge stood here at the city dock.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia Civil War Trails marker series.
Location. 38° 17.792′ N, 77° 27.22′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Sophia Street south of Frederick Street | | | | 
By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Ruins of Fredericksburg Railroad Bridge, 1863 | | |
. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (here, next to this marker); Irish Brigade (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Rocky Lane (about 300 feet away); The Sentry Box (about 400 feet away); Brig. Gen. John Minor (about 800 feet away); Welcome to Fredericksburg, Va (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ferries (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Civil War at Ferry Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Paul Jones House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fredericksburg. |
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By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Union troops at Fredericksburg | | |
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By Kevin W., February 2, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Fredericksburg City Dock Marker | | Before the Union army constructed pontoon bridges at Fredericksburg in May 1864, wounded Union soldiers had to be carried across the river in rafts like the one shown here. | | |
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By Dawn Bowen, June 5, 2007 | |
| | | 5. Fredericksburg City Dock Markers | | |
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By Dawn Bowen, June 5, 2007 | |
| | | 6. Dock on Rappahannock River | | |
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By Dawn Bowen, June 5, 2007 | |
| | | 7. Fredericksburg Railroad Bridge | | |
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By Kevin W., February 2, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Fredericksburg Railroad Bridge and modern freight train | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on June 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,549 times since then. Last updated on June 10, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 8. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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