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French mass grave40 viewsMay 12, 2008
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The stream20 viewsDrive slow. They make you ford the stream here on purpose as they would have back then. Check your brakes when you are past it.May 12, 2008
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Nice place for a headquarters21 viewsMay 12, 2008
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General Washington's headquarters23 viewsMay 12, 2008
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Surrender Road22 viewsBritish to the left and Americans to the right, here the British surrendered thus beginning the end of the Revolutionary War.May 12, 2008
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Having this bridge back then might have helped Cornwallis.28 viewsMay 12, 2008
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Cave 24 viewsDuring the heaviest shelling of Yorktown, Cornwallis and others hid in this cave for protection.May 12, 2008
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Battefield is right next to the river27 viewsThe british sent ships from New York to try to help Cornwallis but were met by french ships helping the Americans. They were losing the naval battle and headed back to NY. To keep the french from coming after him since they had the harbor blockaded, Cornwallis scuttled some of his ships to create a barrier.May 12, 2008
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