Farmville, Va., Vicinity. High Bridge Of The South Side Railroad Across The Appomattox (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

High Bridge of the South Side Railroad across the Appomattox (Farmville, Va.) This photograph captures the High Bridge of the South Side Railroad, spanning over the Appomattox River in Farmville, Virginia. Constructed in 1856, this railroad bridge played a significant role during the U.S. Civil War. The strategic importance of the bridge led to numerous attempts by both Union and Confederate forces to control it. In April 1865, Union troops under General Philip Sheridan succeeded in capturing the bridge, effectively severing the Richmond-Petersburg Railway line, a major supply route for Confederate forces. Today, the High Bridge of the South Side Railroad stands as a historic landmark, offering insights into the railroad and military history during the American Civil War.