Belle Plain, Virginia (Vicinity). Camp Of Negro Laborers In The Quartermaster's Department (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Belle Plain, Virginia (Vicinity) refers to a site during the U.S. Civil War where a camp for African American laborers in the Quartermaster's Department was established. Located near Belle Plain, Virginia, this camp provided essential services and support to Union forces. The laborers performed various tasks such as cooking, laundering, and other non-combat duties that were crucial to the functioning of the military during the Civil War. This site is historically significant due to its role in the integration of African Americans into the U.S. military system and its contributions to the Union's war effort.