Alexandria, Va. Magazine In Battery Rodgers (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Alexandria, Va. Magazine at Battery Rodgers (U.S. Civil War) The "Alexandria, Va. Magazine at Battery Rodgers" refers to a Confederate coastal defense battery located in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, during the American Civil War. Constructed in 1861, this gun emplacement was part of a series of fortifications known as the Alexandria Defenses. The magazine housed ammunition for the cannons stationed at Battery Rodgers and other nearby batteries. The battery played a role in the Battle of Alexandria on July 20, 1861, where it was partially destroyed but later rebuilt. Today, the site is recognized as an important historical landmark, providing insights into the military strategies and infrastructure during the U.S. Civil War.