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Historic Sites James City

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    U.S. 29 and Leon Road
    Leon, VA 22725
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    540-727-0611 (Phone)
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    Leon
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    Madison
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Only remnants of this little town remain today after day-long fighting between cavalry under Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Union Gen. Judson Kilpatrick on Oct. 10, 1863.

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Last Updated: 04/28/2016

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