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Touring Gaines Mill in United States
Gaines Mill in the region of Virginia is located in United States - some 91 mi or ( 147 km ) South of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Gaines Mill is now 12:18 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Philadelphia, Columbia, Alexandria, Arlington, and Chesapeake. Being here already, consider visiting Philadelphia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Gaines Mill ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Goodbye Lullaby by Sandy Harless
A song for parents who have lost a child. For more information and a free mp3 download and CD insert, please visit the my website at www.SandyHarless.com. ..
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 ..
James River Shad Run Fish Festival in Richmond Va
A quick look a the annual James River Fish Festival and Earth day celebration held on the banks of the historic James River as it flows through Richmond Virginia. The shad and herring are running big ..
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. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 1 km away
Battle of Gaines's Mill
The Battle of Gaines's Mill, sometimes known as the First Battle of Cold Harbor or the Battle of Chickahominy River, took place on June 27, 1862, in Hanover County, Virginia, as the third of the Seven Days Battles of the American Civil War. Following the inconclusive Battle of Beaver Dam Creek (Mechanicsville) the previous day, Confederate General Robert E. Lee renewed his attacks against the right flank of the Union Army, relatively isolated on the northern side of the Chickahominy River.
Located at 37.58 -77.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Garnett's & Golding's Farm
The Battle of Garnett's and Golding's Farms took place June 27–28, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Seven Days Battles of the American Civil War. While battle raged north of the Chickahominy River at Gaines's Mill on June 27, Confederate Brig. Gen. John B. Magruder conducted a reconnaissance in force that developed into a minor attack against the Union line south of the river at Garnett's Farm.
Located at 37.55 -77.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 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 5 km away
Highland Springs, Virginia
Highland Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 15,711 at the 2010 census.
Located at 37.55 -77.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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