Carlton Corner, Virginia

Coordinates: 37°43′49″N 76°49′58″W / 37.73028°N 76.83278°W / 37.73028; -76.83278
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Carlton Corner, Virginia
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Carlton Corner is an

State Route 617.[2] According to GNIS, the site is also known as Carlton's Store.[1]

During the American Civil War, there was a Confederate encampment near the Carlton's Store community, which was captured by Union soldiers in 1864. About 1,200 soldiers and civilians were driven out of the camp.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carlton Corner, Virginia
  2. ^ Google Map of Carlton Corner, Virginia, accessed 06-19-2010.
  3. ^ Gray, Louise (March 3, 1993). "Union Troops Found Dragon Run Formidable". Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia). Retrieved June 7, 2021.