VA-T36 Action of Dranesville


Marker text: ACTION OF DRANESVILLE

Near here two foraging expeditions came in conflict, December 20, 1861. The Union force was commanded by General Ord, the Confederate by J.E.B. Stuart. Stuart attacked in order to protect his foraging parties, but was forced to retire after a sharp fight. The next day he returned, reinforced, and carried off his wounded.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1931

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