From the Sept. 24, 2014, Pilot On Line. AP
Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
A state historical marker was dedicated on Sept. 29, 2014, for Winfield Scott, a native son of Virginia. He was wounded in the war and later promoted to brigadier general. Scott also led American forces in the Mexican War and early days of the Civil War.
He attended the College of William & Mary and died in 1866.
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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