Near Studley in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Enon Church

Rapidan-James Campaign

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 6, 2003

1. Enon Church Marker

Inscription. Here on May 28, 1864 the Confederate cavalry under Major General Fitzhugh Lee in a severe engagement withstood for five hours the Federal advance, thereby allowing the Army of Northern Virginia to take its position beyond the Totopotomoy. Near this marker were buried many unknown dead of both armies.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.

Location. 37° 40.566′ N, 77° 18.704′ W. Marker is near Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Studley Road and Buckeye Road, on the left when traveling east on Studley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Studley VA 23162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Enon Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Confederate Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Airmail Service (approx. one mile away); Studley (approx. one mile away); Patrick Henry's Birthplace (approx.

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one mile away); Salem Church/Haw’s Shop (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Studley (approx. 1.2 miles away); Studley Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.

More about this marker. The marker was extensively damaged by a two-car collision in May 2016. The cast-iron tablet & capstone have been relocated 240 feet to the east away from the road.

Regarding Enon Church. Also known as the Battle of Haw's Shop.

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

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 6, 2003

2. Enon Church Marker

Enon Church Marker (damaged) image. Click for full size.

circa June 16, 2016

3. Enon Church Marker (damaged)

Aftermath of a two-car collision in May 2016.

Enon Church Capstone (relocated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 29, 2019

4. Enon Church Capstone (relocated)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 29, 2019

5. Enon Church Capstone(relocated)

Enon Church (Hawe's Shop) Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

6. Enon Church (Hawe's Shop) Battlefield

Lost to residential development in 2020.

Enon Church - 1837 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 6, 2015

7. Enon Church - 1837

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,464 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 19, 2023. 4, 5. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.