Hatcher's Run, near Petersburg, Virginia. 37N. 77W. Severe struggle, in which the Federals were repulsed, 1864 (Civil W.).
[Havana], Cuba. 23N. 82W. Formerly Puerto de Carenas, so called by Ocampo, who here careened his vessels, 1508; f. by Velasquez, 1515; taken by buccaneers, 16th century; by English, 1762; restored to Spain, 1763; blockaded by U.S. fleet, 1898. The remains of Columbus were removed to the cathedral from San Domingo, 1795; taken to Seville, 1898.
[Haverhill], Mass. 42N. 71W. Massacre of inhabitants by Indians, led by Hertel de Rouville, 1708. Bp. John Greenleaf Whittier poet (1807-92).
[Havre de Grace], mouth of Susquehanna R., Maryland. 39N. 76W. Attack on by British squadron, 1813.
Hawaii (or Owyhee). 19N. 154W. Discovered by Cook, 1778, who was killed at, the following year; queen deposed and republic organised, 1894; annexed to U.S., 1898; organised as a territory, 1900.
[Helena], Phillips Co., Arkansas. 34N. 90W. Defeat of Confederates, 1863 (Civil W.).
Hispaniola, see [Haiti].
Hobkirk's Hill, near Camden, S. Carolina. 36N. 76W. Americans forced to retreat, 1781 (W. of Ind.).
Hoboken, N. Jersey. 40N. 71W. Massacre of Indians by the Dutch, 1643.
[Holly Springs], Mississippi. 35N. 89W. Captured by Confederates, 1862 (Civil W.).