The Walmart location is not on the current battlefield grounds, it is behind a strip mall at the corner of Route 3 and Route 20. It is over a mile from the battlefield entrance, of which 2700 acres of land are preserved.
Preservationists probably fought against the strip mall, the 7-11, and the other buildings around the battlefield. Heck, they may have fought the roads themselves. They lost because they were in a minority.
DuVall is a good conservative who is also known for fighting against business when it comes to preserving his patch of unspoiled Virginia. He was instrumental in the fight against high-voltage power lines as well.
But in this case, if the preservationists win, it will be because they can count on the pro-union organizations who oppose WalMart at every turn. The preservationists would be happy to put Walmart somewhere else, where Walmart can’t be as quickly profitable, but they will team with groups that will fight Walmart to the death until they force Walmart into destroying itself by accepting unions.
OK, you answered my question. Sounds like it’s not that close, and likely wouldn’t detract from the solemnity of the battlefield itself. It would probably be a good place for families to pick up picnic supplies before they head out for a day touring the battlefield!