Spotsylvania Courthouse in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hazel Grove—Fairview Trail

The Battle of Chancellorsville

Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 7, 2017

1. Hazel Grove - Fairview Trail Marker

Inscription. This trail leads to Fairview, a key Union position. The fighting that occurred between here and Fairview on May 3, 1863, was some of the most desperate of the war—exceeding, for the time engaged, both Antietam and Gettysburg. Signs along the trail describe the bitter struggle here.

Erected by Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1863.

Location. 38° 18.235′ N, 77° 39.079′ W. Marker is in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Stuart Drive, 0.1 miles north of Berry Paxton Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at Stop 9 on the Chancellorsville Battlefield Auto Tour Route. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spotsylvania VA 22553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hazel Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); A Very Hot Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Renews the Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloody Morning (approx. ¼ mile away); Night-time Horror (approx. ¼ mile away); The 27th Indiana Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chancellorsville Campaign

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Elisha Franklin Paxton (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Also see . . . Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on January 8, 2018.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2023

2. Hazel Grove—Fairview Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.