Va. town’s sacking in War of 1812 recalled

Published October 16, 2014 6:31am ET



TAPPAHANNOCK, Va. (AP) — The seizing of the town of Tappahannock during the War of 1812 is being remembered with a new state historical marker.

The marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be dedicated on Saturday along the Rappahannock River. The marker will hark to a momentous time Tappahannock’s history.

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