Tag Archives: Virginia Central Railroad

Railroads – The Virginia Central Railroad: A Target For Union Raids

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Eric J. Wittenberg

The Virginia Central Railroad was chartered as the Louisa Railroad in 1836 by the Virginia Board of Public Works. The name was changed to the Virginia Central Railroad in 1850. It ran from westward from Richmond and ended in Gordonsville, … Continue reading →

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The First Battle of Deep Bottom: July 27, 1864

Posted on May 26, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Jimmy Price Part three is a series. The First Battle of Deep Bottom– also occasionally called the Battle of Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, Tilghman’s Gate, New Market Road, Gravel Hill, and even … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Trevilian Station

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Daniel Davis

Having been fought to a standstill in front of Robert E. Lee’s lines at Cold Harbor in early June, 1864, Lieut. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant decided to swing past Lee’s right flank, cross the James River and assail the rail … Continue reading →

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