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American History

FSogol

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1. My commute takes me past the Fairfax Court House twice a day.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jun 1, 2023, 03:13 PM

Jun 2023

There is a historic marker there for Extra Billy, who took over command when Marr was killed. Extra Billy helped the south lose at Gettysburg which by the "Lost Cause" reckoning, means he deserves a sign.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Smith_(Virginia_governor)

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On this day, June 1, 1861, the Battle of Fairfax Court House took place. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2023 OP

My commute takes me past the Fairfax Court House twice a day. FSogol Jun 2023 #1

It wasn't until today that I knew who John Marr was. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2023 #2

Korean tacos are awesome. The block is a former retail space turned into a food court. s FSogol Jun 2023 #5

I did not know that and I used to live in Fairfax City! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2023 #3

The monument to John Marr was moved within the last three years. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2023 #4