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Carrsville, Virginia
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 Carrsville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Carrsville, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.20 sq mi (8.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 359 |
| • Density | 112/sq mi (43.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23315
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| FIPS code | 51-13192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495353 |
Carrsville is a small community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about its population. In 2010, about 359 people lived there.
The town got its name from Jesse Carr. His family had lived in Isle of Wight County for many years. Carrsville was once an important stop on the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad. This railroad was built in the 1830s. It connected the Roanoke River to the port cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Today, this railroad is part of CSX Transportation.
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History of Carrsville
Civil War Encounters
Carrsville saw some action during the American Civil War. On November 17, 1862, about 150 Union soldiers met 400 Confederate cavalry. They fought between Carrsville and Holland's corners. No soldiers were reported hurt in this fight.
In May 1862, Union forces controlled nearby Norfolk and Portsmouth. The Union army also had a base in Suffolk, about fifteen miles east of Carrsville. From April 11 to May 4, 1863, Confederate General James Longstreet tried to capture this base. This event was called the Siege of Suffolk.
About five miles west of Carrsville is the Blackwater River. Here, 9,000 Confederate soldiers had built defenses. These defenses stretched for 50 miles. They went from north of Zuni to the North Carolina border.
Railroad Building and Battles
After the Siege of Suffolk ended, Union troops were sent to Carrsville. Their job was to protect the building of a new railroad section. This section of the Seaboard & Roanoke Railroad went from Suffolk to the Blackwater River. Workers completed 36 miles of railroad very quickly, between May 12 and May 26.
During this construction, on May 15, 1863, Union soldiers faced Confederate resistance. This happened near the Holland House. Confederates fired many shots at the railroad. They then advanced but were "driven back with heavy loss."
Several Union army groups were stationed in Carrsville. These included the 6th and 7th Massachusetts Regiments. Also present were the 112th, 170th, and 182nd New York Regiments. The 165th and 167th Pennsylvania Regiments were there too.
Battle of Carrsville
The Battle of Carrsville is also known as the Battle of Holland House. In this battle, five soldiers from the 6th Regiment Massachusetts were killed. Twelve were wounded, and five were taken prisoner.
One soldier, Private Joseph Sewell-Gerrish Sweatt, showed great bravery. He was part of Company C, 6th Regiment Massachusetts. He was told to retreat, but he went back to help his wounded friends. He stayed with them even under heavy enemy fire. He was later captured. For his heroic actions, he received the Medal of Honor.
Charles H. Bushee, a soldier from New York, wrote in his diary. He noted a "sharp skirmish" in Carrsville on May 14, 15, and 16, 1863.
A local historian, Volpe Boykin, wrote about the area. He said that Carrsville Elementary School on Route 58 was between the battle lines. This was where Union and Confederate forces fought.
Boykin also wrote about Private Anson Thurston and his father, Joel Thurston. Both served in the 6th Regiment Massachusetts. They were both wounded and captured at Carrsville. They were taken to Franklin, where the younger Thurston died. His father was then sent to a prison in Richmond.
Geography
Carrsville is located in the southern part of Isle of Wight County. To its southeast is the city of Suffolk. U.S. Route 58 Business goes through the middle of Carrsville. It leads west about 6 miles to Franklin. It goes east about 15 miles to the center of Suffolk. Downtown Norfolk is about 36 miles east of Carrsville.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Carrsville covers about 8.34 square kilometers (3.22 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.28 square kilometers (3.20 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Climate
The weather in Carrsville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carrsville has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Carrsville (Virginia) para niños
