"Battle of Wytheville" Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 10/1/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Located 4 miles from I77 on Highway 52. This is a Civil War Trail information stop and tour map. This is a level, gravel area. This is a nano.

"Battle of Wytheville – A series of five Civil War Trails interpretive signs describes the action on July 18, 1863, as a Federal raiding party marched to the Wytheville area intending to destroy the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad tracks and bridges. In addition, the force planned to destroy telegraph lines and the salt and lead mines nearby. After some skirmishing and confusion on the advance, Union Col. John Toland ordered his men into Wytheville. Hastily organized Confederate resistance succeeded in killing Toland in the street and limiting the damage to the railroad track and stock. The raid did not succeed in its mission as the track was quickly repaired. Landmarks of the battle and its aftermath are noted in the Trails tour. The tour begins near the intersection of I-77 and I-81 on State Route 52 at Route 680. For more information about the battle and other local history, contact the Wytheville Museum, 276-223-3426."

Take time to read about the Battle of Wytheville then visit one of the other caches that are in the area.

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