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Petersburg National Battlefield
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Confederate Railroads in Virginia

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Petersburg, Virginia was linked to Wilmington, North Carolina by the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad. Wilmington was the Confederacy's chief destination for Confederate blockade runners loaded with European goods and supplies for citizens and soldiers alike. (Petersburg National Battlefield)

Last Updated: November 12, 2010 at 10:26 MST