Yorktown, VA

April 5 - May 4, 1862

Looking southeast from Confederate trenches towards Union siege lines.  This position is on the east side of Yorktown near York River.

 

Remnants of Confederate trench on east side of Yorktown near York River.

 

South side of Water (main) Street, Yorktown.  Union troops marched past these houses, left to right, upon entering the town after the withdrawal of the Confederates.

Photos and captions by Dave Comeau, September 1994

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