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Battle of Mechanicsville
- When
- June 26, 1862
- Where
- Hanover County, Virginia
Confederate forces under Lee attacked Union troops at Beaver Dam Creek on June 26, 1862, initiating the Seven Days Battles near Richmond.
The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as Mechanicsville, took place on June 26, 1862, in Hanover County, Virginia. Lee began a series of attacks against McClellan's forces, starting at Beaver Dam Creek. This engagement was part of the Seven Days Battles, which occurred over seven days from June 25 to July 1, 1862, near Richmond.
Sources
- Battle of Beaver Dam Creek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Seven Days Battles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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