Belle Plains, Virginia, Civil War supply depot in Stafford County, US.
Belle Plains sits along the southern bank of Potomac Creek, providing access to waterways that connect to the Potomac River and Washington D.C.
The settlement operated as a major Union Army supply point during the Overland Campaign of 1864, replacing the previous terminus at Aquia Landing.
The area contains remnants of 19th-century transportation infrastructure, including former steamboat landing sites and stagecoach routes to Fredericksburg.
Visitors can reach Belle Plains through local roads in Stafford County, with several historical markers indicating the former supply depot location.
The location served as both a civilian steamboat landing and military supply point, demonstrating its dual role in transportation history.
GPS coordinates: 38.34261,-77.33075
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:43
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