Cold Harbor, Virginia Explained

Official Name:Cold Harbor, Virginia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label:Cold Harbor
Coordinates:37.5857°N -77.2864°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hanover

Cold Harbor is a historic district in Hanover County, Virginia.[1] Originally a crossroads, the site was the location of the Battle of Cold Harbor in May-June 1864, during the American Civil War.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cold Harbor district, Hanover County, Virginia . . 2024 . Census.gov . United States Census Bureau . 14 Nov 2024 .
  2. Web site: Cold Harbor - Richmond National Battlefield Park . . 2024 . NPS.gov . National Park Service . 14 Nov 2024 .