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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, -77.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Overland Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Hanover County, Virginia

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 37.579, -77.2872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Peninsula Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Hanover County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1862, 1862 in Virginia

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 37.6444, -77.2209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Overland Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Hanover County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1864, 1864 in Virginia

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 37.6447, -77.2211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Hanover County, Virginia, Unincorporated communities in Virginia