St. Albans Raid
1864 in Canada1864 in VermontBank robberiesConfederate victories of the American Civil WarFranklin County, Vermont ... and 4 more
Military operations of the American Civil War in VermontOctober 1864 eventsRaids of the American Civil WarSt. Albans, Vermont
The St. Albans Raid was the northernmost land action of the American Civil War. Taking place in St. Albans, Vermont, on October 19, 1864, it was a raid conducted out of the Province of Canada by 21 Confederate soldiers who had recently failed in engagements with the Union Army and evaded subsequent capture in the United States. The mission of the raid was to rob banks to raise money, and to trick the Union Army into diverting troops to defend their northern border against further raids. The Confederates obtained the money, killed a local, and escaped back to Canada.
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Maquam Shore Road, Saint Albans Town
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N 44.81028 ° | E -73.15222 ° |
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Maquam Shore Road (Route 36)
Maquam Shore Road
05481 Saint Albans Town
Vermont, United States
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