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August 21, 1831
Nat Turner Uprising Began



Southampton (likely), Virginia - Nat Turner began an uprising against whites. Not much was recorded about the incident, at the time.

It is believed more than 55 whites died as a result. The uprising was stopped. Turner was caught after six (6) weeks in hiding. He and 16 of his followers were hanged, in Jerusalem, Virginia.

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