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Farmers Shop Corner in the region of Virginia is a city in United States - some 87 mi or ( 140 km ) South of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Farmers Shop Corner is now 08:05 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Washington, Raleigh, Philadelphia, Columbia, and Alexandria. While being here, make sure to check out Washington . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Farmers Shop Corner ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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VDOT: 2008 Lane Reversal Drill
Early morning hurricane evacuation drill held by the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia State Police, Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The dril ..
From Cold Harbor to Appomattox (Part 1)
On July 22 and 23, 2008, I took a self-guided tour of key Civil War sites related to the Overland, Petersburg, and Appomattox Campaigns. This is part 1. ..
Jingle Jangles part 2 of 2
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Old Church
The Battle of Old Church, also known as Matadequin Creek, was fought on May 30, 1864, as part of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign against Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. As the opposing armies faced each other across Totopotomoy Creek, a Union cavalry division under Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert collided with a cavalry brigade under Brig. Gen. Matthew C. Butler at Matadequin Creek, near the Old Church crossroads.
Located at 37.64 -77.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Old Church, Virginia
Old Church is an unincorporated community in Hanover County in the Central Region of the U.S. state of Virginia. Formerly consisting primarily of farmland, today Old Church includes many residents who commute to jobs in the metropolitan Richmond area. Old Church is also known for a Civil War campaign in the area. U.S. Brig. Gen. Alfred Torbert defeated C.S. Brig. Gen. Matthew C. Butler's forces, resulting in about 900 casualties.
Located at 37.64 -77.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Chericoke
Chericoke is a historic home built by Carter Braxton (a signer of the Declaration of Independence) in 1767 in King William County, Virginia. Located several miles northwest of his family's estate of Elsing Green, Chericoke served as Braxton's home from 1767 to 1786. When he died in 1797, Braxton was buried at Chericoke in the adjoining family cemetery. The structure was rebuilt in brick in the Federal style by his grandson Dr. Corbin Braxton in 1828.
Located at 37.63 -77.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Battle of Totopotomoy Creek
The Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, also called the Battle of Bethesda Church, Crumps Creek, Shady Grove Road, and Hanovertown, was a battle fought in Hanover County, Virginia in May 28–30, 1864, as part of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses Grant's Overland Campaign against Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
Located at 37.63 -77.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Battle of Cold Harbor
The Battle of Cold Harbor was fought from May 31 to June 12, 1864 (with the most significant fighting occurring on June 3). It was one of the final battles of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign during the American Civil War, and is remembered as one of American history's bloodiest, most lopsided battles. Thousands of Union soldiers were killed or wounded in a hopeless frontal assault against the fortified positions of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's army.
Located at 37.59 -77.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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