Civil War Camp Response
Once again, it proves remarkable how much history is found in Stafford County, particularly regarding the Civil War. In this article, it's talked about how the Forbes Landing Subdivision will now be dedicated ot the former soldier camp that used to reside there. During the Civil War, these camps are where the soldiers would spend most of their time, much more than all the time it took for them to get chopped to pieces on the battlefields. The real crime happening here is how developers are taking this land full of historical importance and developing houses on it. With all of the events that have occurred on Virginia soil, and all the eager housing developers, it's necessary for people to set aside land on which remains relevant to the history of our country, today.
3 Comments:
You are right. Developers need to stop building unimportant houses and see what's truly important to the region in which we live. We have enough people in Stafford and no more room without destroying land. History will teach our kids about the nation, but without these sites, there will be nothing got see.
Tom
I agree, with this new site we could possibly spark other new sites and hopefully cool down the housing developers. We need a site that perserves Stafford the way it really was.
Matt
Tom,
How true. So many people believe that Stafford has little importance, but yet again here is another article proving its significance. I was a little shocked that most of the soldiers' time was in the camps, but I guess it does make sense. I think that this camp should be preserved and many more to come. Too many builders are destroying beautiful land and historic markings because of money, it truly is sad.
~Amy
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