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EP895

Explore Park.

Sign that says“Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates harassing his troops, General Crook was forced to abandon part of his supplies in order to get his wagons over the mountain. Lead bullets or “minie balls” are still found along this road where they were discarded in 1864. Jefferson National Forest” Date on back is 24 May 1994.

Rupert Cutler

Roanoke Public Libraries

24 May 1994

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