Hunter occupies Staunton on the Virginia Central
June 6, 1864, Staunton, Virginia.
- Date
- June 6, 1864
- Where
- Staunton, Virginia
- What happened
- Captured
- Event
- 108 of 174
Hunter routed the Confederates at Piedmont on June 5 and occupied Staunton the next day. His army destroyed military stores and public property on its way toward Lynchburg. Staunton was one of the two key depots in western Virginia feeding Lee's army.
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