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Historic Sites White Oak Swamp

  • Address
    2999 Darbytown Road
    Varina, VA 23231
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    804-501-1611 (Phone)
  • City
    Varina
    Locality
    Henrico
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Robert E. Lee set out Oct. 9, 1864, to recover some of the Richmond defensive line he had lost during fighting on Sept. 29. Although attacks near here began well for the Confederates, Lee was unsuccessful in his last offensive north of the James River. (Trails sign located at Dorey Park entrance)

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Last Updated: 07/22/2011

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  • Dorey Park Farmers Market
    Dorey Park Farmers Market
    2999 Darbytown Road
    Henrico, VA 23231
    0.53 MI
  • Gallmeyer Farms The Berry Patch
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    3622 Darbytown Court
    Richmond, VA 23231
    1.1 MI
  • Wildflower Walk at The Berry Patch
    Wildflower Walk at The Berry Patch
    3622 Darbytown Court
    Richmond, VA 23231
    1.1 MI
  • Caribou Coffee
    Caribou Coffee
    1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive
    Richmond, VA 23250
    2.48 MI
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    Club Level Grill
    1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive
    Richmond, VA 23250
    2.48 MI

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