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Map of Alexandria, Virginia 1861

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Old map of Alexandria, District of Columbia, Fort Lyon, United States, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C..

Illustrates Alexandria's central position in the defense of Washington, where at least 12 outlying forts surrounded the city. Military camps of various Union officers such as Samuel Peter Heintzelman are indicated on this map.

Created by Robert Knox Sneden in 1861.
  • Samuel Peter Heintzelman, whom Sneden served under, was headquartered at Fort Lyon, southwest of Alexandria. Heintzelman was in charge of the defense of Washington from 27 October 1862-13 October 1863.
  • This item is from the collections of the Virginia Historical Society; please contact the institution for more information.
  • Robert Knox Sneden scrapbook (Mss5:7 Sn237:1), Virginia Historical Society.
  • In the Robert Knox Sneden diary, 1861-1865 (v. 1, p. 261).
  • Manuscripts

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1861

Alexandria

Alexandria (Va.)

Civil War

District Of Columbia

Fort Lyon

Fort Lyon (Va.)

Heintzelman Samuel Peter

History

Map

Maps

Robert Knox Sneden

United States

Virginia

Washington

Washington (D.C.)

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This old map of Map of Alexandria, Virginia from 1861 was created by Robert Knox Sneden in 1861