This house was used for the headquarters of Confederate Generals John B. Magruder and Joseph E. Johnston during the Battle of Williamsburg in May, 1862. Following the battle and Confederate withdrawal toward Richmond, it was used as headquarters for Union General George B. McClellan and Federal Provost Marshall Lieutenant William W. Disoway.
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Last Updated: 07/20/2011
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E Duke of Gloucester Street and Blair Street
Williamsburg, VA 231850.03 MI -
E. Duke of Gloucester Street / in front of the Capitol Building
Williamsburg, VA 231850.06 MI -
East Duke of Gloucester Street on the cul-de-sac
Williamsburg, VA 231850.12 MI
