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Norfolk, CS Army Department May 23, 1861 - Apr 12, 1862

Jones M. Withers Temp Commander, May 23, 1861
Benjamin Huger Commander, May 23, 1861 - Apr 12, 1862
CS Dept. of Norfolk created included the area around Norfolk, Oct 15, 1861
District of Albermarle transferred from CS Dept. of North Carolina to Dept. of Norfolk, Dec 21, 1861

Hampton Roads, naval engagement in, Mar 8, 1862 - Mar 9, 1862
Peninsular campaign, Mar 17, 1862 - Aug 23, 1862
CS Dept. of Norfolk divided between Depts. of Northern Virginia and North Carolina Dept. of The Peninsula discontinued and absorbed by Dept. of Northern Virginia, Apr 12, 1862