When was it published?

September 16, 1861 in The Daily Wabash Express

Domestic News September 16, 1861

The Daily Wabash Express

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Potomac War, Arlington Heights, Fairfax Court House, Long Bridge, Georgetown

Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana

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What is this article about?

Geographical description of key locations in the military seat of war on the Potomac River, including Arlington Heights opposite Georgetown, Roach's Spring near Long Bridge, Arlington House near Alexandria, Fall's Church west of Georgetown, Bailey's Cross Roads, and Fairfax Court House.

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THE SEAT OF WAR ON THE POTOMAC.--Arlington Heights are directly opposite Georgetown, nearly two miles back from the Potomac. Roach's Spring is two miles distant, southwest of the Long Bridge, a little off from the road to Fairfax Court House. Arlington House is about five miles north or northeast of Alexandria. Fall's Church is a little village six miles straight west of Georgetown. Bailey's Cross Roads is a point five miles due west of the Long Bridge, and the road from the bridge which leads directly past Bailey's is the road to Fairfax Court House. The last named place is eighteen miles from Washington and fourteen from Alexandria.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Potomac War Arlington Heights Fairfax Court House Long Bridge Georgetown

Where did it happen?

Potomac River Area

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Potomac River Area

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Arlington Heights are directly opposite Georgetown, nearly two miles back from the Potomac. Roach's Spring is two miles distant, southwest of the Long Bridge, a little off from the road to Fairfax Court House. Arlington House is about five miles north or northeast of Alexandria. Fall's Church is a little village six miles straight west of Georgetown. Bailey's Cross Roads is a point five miles due west of the Long Bridge, and the road from the bridge which leads directly past Bailey's is the road to Fairfax Court House. The last named place is eighteen miles from Washington and fourteen from Alexandria.