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Historic Sites St. Marys Church

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    5222 Sideburn Road
    Fairfax, VA 22032
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Trails sign at this 1858 church describes the action here Aug. 8, 1864 when Confederate horsemen led by John Singleton Mosby routed a Union cavalry encampment.

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Northern Virginia

Last Updated: 07/19/2011

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