Title Rappahannock Station, Va. Sutler's Hut and Stockade of 50th New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) The title refers to a historical site located at Rappahannock Station in Virginia, United States. During the American Civil War, this location served as a Sutler's Hut and Stockade for the 50th New York Engineers. A sutler was a civilian merchant who supplied goods to soldiers, while a stockade was a fortification enclosure used for protection. The 50th New York Engineers were a unit of engineers responsible for constructing and maintaining fortifications, bridges, roads, and other military works. This site is significant as it offers insight into the logistical support structures during the U.S. Civil War.