Belle Plain, Virginia. Quartermaster Department (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Belle Plain, Virginia. Quartermaster Department (U.S. Civil War) Belle Plain is a small historic site located in Stafford County, Virginia. During the U.S. Civil War, it served as a significant logistical base for the Union Army under the jurisdiction of the Quartermaster Department. The Quartermaster Department was responsible for providing and managing supplies such as food, clothing, and equipment for the army. At Belle Plain, the department oversaw operations that included building wharves, maintaining boats, storing supplies, and even repairing shoes. Today, remnants of these activities remain, offering insight into the extensive logistical efforts needed to sustain the Union Army during the Civil War.