Spotsylvania

[ spot-sil-vey-nee-uh, -veyn-yuh ]

/ ˌspɒt sɪlˈveɪ ni ə, -ˈveɪn yə /

a village in NE Virginia: the scene of Civil War battles between the armies of Grant and Lee, May 8–21, 1864.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 10

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He came to this country in early manhood and settled in Spotsylvania county.
The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia|S. J. (Silvanus Jackson) Quinn
None of the fighting near Spotsylvania Court House was inglorious.
The Civil War Through the Camera|Henry W. (Henry William) Elson
Also in 1721, a third new county was formed and called Spotsylvania for the energetic and capable Governor.
How Justice Grew|Martha W. (Martha Woodroof) Hiden
All along the lines about Spotsylvania desperate fighting occurred that day, but the battle was distinctly a draw.
Historic Fredericksburg|John T. Goolrick

The results obtained by each are told in the story of the battle of Spotsylvania.
The Civil War Through the Camera|Henry W. (Henry William) Elson