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Fort Lowry-Camp Byron N24 |
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Located two miles N.E. on Rappahannock River at Lowry’s Point was a Confederate eight gun water battery constructed in 1861. Here at Dunnsville was located Camp Byron, home of Company F (Essex Light Dragoons), Ninth Cavalry, C.S.A.; the company moved to Fort Lowry in October 1861 to assist in the fort’s defense and to conduct scouting missions.
Erected 1981
US 17 (southbound) at Rt. 611, Dunnsville. Essex County Virginia.
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