Wylliesburg in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Staunton Bridge Action
On 22 June 1864, more than 5,000 Union cavalrymen under Brig. Gens. James Wilson and August Kautz left Petersburg, newly under siege, to cut Confederate supply lines. Moving along the South Side and Richmond & Danville Railroads, they tore up track and burned stations. On 25 June they tried to destroy the railroad bridge over the Staunton River, about six miles west of here. Confederate troops under Capt. Benjamin Farinholt, by local men and boys, repulsed four [unreadable]. The Federals retreated toward Petersburg with the bridge intact. The Confederates repaired the damaged railroad track and supply lines to the city.Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number F-82.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1864.
Location. 36° 51.566′ N, 78° 35.359′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Roanoke Plantation (a few steps from this marker); Paul Carrington (approx. ¼ mile away); The War of 1812 / War of 1812 Opposition — John Randolph (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wylliesburgh (approx. half a mile away); Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County (approx. 4 miles away); Carrington's Mill (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Battle of Staunton River Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away); Wilson-Kautz Raid (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wylliesburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location also titled "Staunton Bridge Action".
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Staunton River Bridge. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 4, 2021.)
2. Historic Staunton River Foundation & Staunton River Battlefield State Park. (Submitted on November 4, 2021.)
3. Staunton River Battlefield State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
