The Battle of Staunton River Bridge

was fought here June 25, 1864

Capt. Benj. L. Farinholt 53rd Va. Inf. with

296 men reinforced by 642 citizens

and soldiers from Halifax Charlotte

and Mecklenburg counties Virginia

Defeated

Col. R.M. West 5th Penn. Cavalry

Supported by the 3rd New York

This monument placed by Halifax

County Chapter U.D.C. and the

State of Virginia

Marker can be reached from Black Walnut Road (County Route 600) ½ mile north of Fort Hill Trail.

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