VA-NC Battlefields Trip

The siege of Petersburg, Virginia lasted for 292 days in summer, 1864 thru April 2, 1865 and resulted in over 70,000 casualties. Our Creech ancestors were here for much of that time and surely they suffered greatly.
20250505_103539 Entrance to the infamous Union tunnel. The tunnel led to a spot some 500 feet just beyond the trees in the distance.
Entrance to the infamous Union tunnel. The tunnel led to a spot some 500 feet just beyond the trees in the distance.
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"On this hill for one month South Carolina troops guarded the entrance to Petersburg and here July 30, 1864, suffered death from a mine exploded by the…
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20250505_113429 Confederate line. This line stretched for almost 37 miles by the end of March 1865!
Confederate line. This line stretched for almost 37 miles by the end of March 1865!
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20250505_103403 Union picket line
Union picket line
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20250505_103134 Just behind the Confederate line near what was Elliot's Salient. The Union line is just in front of the train passing by in the distance.
Just behind the Confederate line near what was Elliot's Salient. The Union line is just in front of the train passing by in the distance.
20250505_102904 Elliot's brigade, including the 17th SC, were located here and to the left. The Crater is 50-75 feet behind this spot.
Elliot's brigade, including the 17th SC, were located here and to the left. The Crater is 50-75 feet behind this spot.
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20250505_112454 Remnants of the Crater.
Remnants of the Crater.
20250505_112420 The crater measured some 170 long, 50 feet wide and 30 feet deep at the time of explosion.
The crater measured some 170 long, 50 feet wide and 30 feet deep at the time of explosion.
20250505_102858 Two hundred and seventy eight Confederates died in the blast.
Two hundred and seventy eight Confederates died in the blast.