Lincoln's Review Marker

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Chatham Heights in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lincoln's Review

By Kevin W., January 5, 2008

1. Lincoln's Review Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War Chatham saw soldiers of both Northern and Southern armies come and go. The presence of Union troops this far south often attracted the attention of officials in Washington and this vicinity witnessed three reviews between 1862 and 1863. In these fields on May 23, 1862, President Lincoln inspected the command of General Irvin McDowell which had recently arrived here. The scene depicted in this woodcut was a gala review of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac which occurred nearby on April 6, 1863, under the overall command of General Joseph Hooker.

Location. Marker has been confirmed missing. It was likely located near 38° 18.546′ N, 77° 27.265′ W. Marker was in Chatham Heights, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker was on Chatham Lane. Click for map. Marker is located at Chatham Manor, part of the Fredericksburg National Military Park. Marker was at or near this postal address: 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Beyond the Big House (here, next to this marker); Chatham (here, next to this marker); Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park (a few steps from this marker); A Changed Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Sow…Tend…Harvest (within shouting distance of this marker); A “Picture of Desolation” (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Bombardment (about 600 feet away); Beleaguered Town (about 600 feet away).

By Kevin W., January 5, 2008

2. Lincoln's Review Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 611 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.