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Germanna Ford
Union army crossing the Rapidan River at Germanna Ford
After three Union corps crossed the Rappahannock River at Kelly's Ford on April 28, the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps marched to the Rapidan River at Germanna Ford where they crossed on the afternoon and evening of April 29. The Fifth Corps proceeded to the Rapidan River at Ely's Ford. The three corps reunited at Chancellorsville on the afternoon of April 30. This photo shows the Union army crossing the Rapidan River at Germanna Ford a year later during the Wilderness Campaign.
 
Germanna Ford
This modern photo shows the Rapidan River at Germanna Ford.
 
Bullock House Site Tour Stop

Portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant

Proceed to virtual tour stop, Bullock House Site.

Hazel Grove at Chancellorsville Battlefield  

Did You Know?
Hazel Grove was a plateau of high ground that General Hooker gave up on the early morning of May 3, 1863. Realizing that this ground was the key to winning the battle, the Confederates quickly seized it and concentrated artillery which had an advanteous position to the Union artillery at Fairview.

Last Updated: December 23, 2007 at 10:57 EST