Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

Relationship between Harrison’s Landing and Westover Landing on the James River.

July 24, 2012

Library of Congress

Harrisons and Westover Landings

Harrison’s Landing appears to have been a named place or property, while Westover Landing was an actual river landing.

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White House to Harrisons Landing

Above map is from the map:

 

“White House to Harrison’s Landing”

  • Creator: Abbot, Henry L.
  • [S.l.] : Top. Engr’s., Army of the Potomac, [1862]
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Shows fortifications, towns, roads, railroads, houses, names of residents, vegetation, drainage.
  • At head of title: “Campaign map, Army of the Potomac, map no. 3.”
  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division
  • www.loc.gov/item/2006626049

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Digitally enhanced for fade correction MpG

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