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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Virtual Tour Stop, Massaponax Church
Massaponax Church
On May 21, General Grant realized that everywhere he maneuvered around Spotsylvania he found the Confederates in a stronger position due to improvements in earthwork fortifications. He decided to move forward to the southeast. Photographer Timothy O'Sullivan snapped this famous photo from the second floor of Massaponax Church. Grant is seen on the left bending over to look at a map held by General Meade. They are surrounded by members of their staff.
 
Massaponax Church
Massaponax Church is still standing. The previous photograph was taken looking out of one the upper windows. The Union officers were sitting in church pews in the foreground of this image.
 
Headstone in Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery

Headstone in Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery.

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Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania Battlefield  

Did You Know?
Spotsylvania is the best preserved battlefield in central Virginia. However, there is no visitor center or running water. Visitors should begin their visit at the Fredericksburg or Chancellorsville Visitor Centers to get maps and information.

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