Near Zuni in Southampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Blackwater Line - Blackwater Bridge
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009
1. Blackwater Line - Blackwater Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Blackwater Line - Blackwater Bridge. . During the Civil War, Confederate forces guarded this Blackwater River crossing as a part of the Blackwater defensive line. On 14 Nov. 1862, Col. Charles C. Dodge, 1st Battalion New York Mounted Rifles, led his troops in a skirmish against elements of W. C. Claiborne's Confederate cavalry. The Federals drove the Confederates away from the bridge and captured their supplies, but left the bridge standing. The same forces fought another skirmish on 9 March 1863 that resulted in the same outcome. In addition, the Federals captured four Confederates.
During the Civil War, Confederate forces guarded this Blackwater River crossing as a part of the Blackwater defensive line. On 14 Nov. 1862, Col. Charles C. Dodge, 1st Battalion New York Mounted Rifles, led his troops in a skirmish against elements of W. C. Claiborne's Confederate cavalry. The Federals drove the Confederates away from the bridge and captured their supplies, but left the bridge standing. The same forces fought another skirmish on 9 March 1863 that resulted in the same outcome. In addition, the Federals captured four Confederates.
Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UT-21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1863.
Location. 36° 48.244′ N, 76° 51.732′ W. Marker is near Zuni, Virginia, in Southampton County. Marker is on West Blackwater Road, 0.2 miles west of Thomas Woods Trail, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zuni VA 23898, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Zuni (approx. 4.7 miles away); Southampton County / Isle of Wight County (approx. 4.7 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,651 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
