Culpeper County, VA

Headnote

CULPEPER COUNTY, situated toward the northeast part of Virginia, on the southwest side of Rappahannock river. Area, 672 square miles. Face of the country pleasantly diversified by hills, mountains, and valleys, with much excellent soil. Seat of justice, Culpeper Court House. Pop. in 1820, 20,942; in 1830, 24,026; in 1840.11,393; in 1850, 12,282.  (Fanning's, 1853)

Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Virginia
Date Type
- Confederate infantry beat back a Union reconnaissance-in-force across the Rapidan at Morton's Ford Battles/Soldiers
General J.E.B. Stuart parades his entire cavalry force at a second "Grand Review" in Virginia Battles/Soldiers
Birthplace of
Name Type
Brandy Station, VA City or Town
Culpeper, VA City or Town
Kelly's Ford, VA Location or Site
Stevensburg, VA City or Town
Date Title
Cleveland (OH) Herald, “Slave Rescued,” April 28, 1860
Abraham Lincoln to George Brinton McClellan, October 13, 1862
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