Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

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Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battlefield of Seven Pines

Library of Virginia

1. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Inscription. In the abatis occupying this ground and covering the second Federal line, the advance of Rodes' Brigade was halted by heavy fire after sunset, May 31,1862. The Confederate dead in this last charge were never removed. They still slumber hereabout.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 41.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the D.S. Freeman (Richmond Battlefields) marker series.

Location. 37° 31.212′ N, 77° 18.34′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Click for map. Marker #41 no longer exists. The plate was stolen in the 1970's and the base was destroyed several years ago during construction of a housing development. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McClellan’s Second Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); McClellan’s First Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sandston (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Sandston.

By Henrico County Recreation & Parks

2. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

This marker no longer exists - lost to vandals & development.

Also see . . . Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of Seven Pines. This is one of several markers describing the actions of May 31 - June 1, 1862. (Submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 18, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 298 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on December 18, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.