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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military ParkFredericksburg Road in village of Spotsylvania
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Virtual Tour Stop, Fredericksburg Road
Fredericksburg Road, near Beverly House
The fighting at Spotsylvania started on the Brock Road, then over the next several days shifted south to the Po River and then north to the Muleshoe. After May 12, the fighting shifted again. This time to the east as the Fredericksburg Road and later the Massaponax Church Road became avenues of Union advance. The Fredericksburg Road shown here also became the lifeline for the Union army. All wounded soldiers going north to hospitals followed this route and all supplies and reinforcements coming into the army used this road.
 
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.

Last Updated: December 30, 2007 at 16:24 EST