Atlee Ridge in Virginia
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Battle of Yellow Tavern

The Battle of Yellow Tavern was fought on May 11, 1864, as part of the Overland Campaign of the American Civil War. Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan was detached from the Army of the Potomac to conduct a raid on Richmond, Virginia, and challenge legendary Confederate cavalry commander Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. The Confederate force was outnumbered and outgunned and Stuart was mortally wounded while attempting to rally his men, dying the next day.

Located at 37.6599, -77.4552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Henrico County, Virginia, Overland Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War

Atlee High School

Atlee High School is a secondary school serving south-central Hanover County, receiving most students from Chickahominy Middle School. Atlee is a part of the Hanover County School District led by its Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson. Vincent D'Agostino held the position of principal from 2002 to 2010, but then was named principal at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. Jennifer Cohodas now holds this position at Atlee.

Located at 37.6646, -77.4104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Public high schools in Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1991, International Baccalaureate schools in Virginia, Schools in Hanover County, Virginia

Hanover High School (Mechanicsville, Virginia)

Hanover High School is a high school located in Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia, USA. The school opened during the 2003-04 academic year with Dr. Carol Cash as Principal. The second principal of the school was Mr. George Sadler, who took on the role when Dr. Cash retired in 2007. Mr Sadler retired from the role at the end of the 2011-2012 school year. Dr. Dana Gresham joined the school as Principal in July 2012 after recently serving as an Principal at Rural Point Elementary School.

Located at 37.6869, -77.3843 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public high schools in Virginia, International Baccalaureate schools in Virginia, Schools in Hanover County, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 2003

Chickahominy Middle School

Chickahominy Middle School is a 6th grade through 8th grade school in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Their mascot is a lightning bolt and they are known as the Chickahominy Chargers. Chickahominy pulls students from many elementary schools including Cool Spring, Pearson's Corner, Washington Henry, Kersey Creek, and Mechanicsville Elementary. The students from Chickahominy go to the neighboring high school, Atlee High. Some students also have the chance to go to Maggie L.

Located at 37.6661, -77.4118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Public middle schools in Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1989, Schools in Hanover County, Virginia

Virginia Center Commons

Virginia Center Commons (VCC) is the Richmond area's third newest mall and the last to be built indoors to date (opened 1991). It is located in northern Henrico County along U.S. Route 1 near the intersection of Interstate 295. VCC is the closest mall to many parts of the Richmond region, such as Mechanicsville, Ashland, and the city of Richmond's North Side.

Located at 37.676, -77.4542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Richmond, Virginia, Buildings and structures in Henrico County, Virginia, Visitor attractions in Henrico County, Virginia

Hanover County Municipal Airport

Hanover County Municipal Airport is a public airport located 14 miles (22 km) north of the central business district of Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is owned by Hanover County in the US state of Virginia. This airport use the three-letter location identifier code "OFP" which is assigned by the FAA, however there is no three-letter location identifier code from IATA. The four-letter location identifier code "KOFP" is assigned by ICAO.

Located at 37.7089, -77.4364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Hanover County, Virginia, Transportation in Hanover County, Virginia