Belle Plain, Virginia (Vicinity). Camp of Negro Laborers in the Quartermaster's Department (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

Belle Plain, Virginia (Vicinity) - Camp of Negro Laborers in the Quartermaster's Department (U.S. Civil War) The designated area around Belle Plain, Virginia, during the U.S. Civil War was home to a camp primarily inhabited by African American laborers under the management of the Quartermaster's Department. These laborers provided essential services such as building fortifications, repairing roads, and supplying military equipment to Union forces. The camp functioned in support of the larger military operations during this critical period in U.S. history. It is an important historical site, offering insights into the roles of African Americans and their contributions towards the Union's victory in the Civil War.