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| Virginia Facts |
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Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House. |
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Over 1/2 the battles fought in the civil war were fought in Virginia. Over 2,200 of the 4,000 battles. |
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In 2002, Richmond-Petersburg had a per capita income of $32,067, 4% above the US average of $30,906. |
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