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Sayler's Creek Battlefield

Farmville, Virginia • Amelia County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Sayler's Creek Battlefield in Farmville, Virginia, preserves the landscape of a pivotal Civil War engagement. It includes earthworks and open fields where Union forces decisively defeated Confederate troops.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
1021
Listed Date
2/4/1985
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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