Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
McClellan’s First Line
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1862.
Location. 37° 31.404′ N, 77° 18.906′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the north side of East Williamsburg Road, between J.B. Finley Road and N Confederate Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battlefield of Seven Pines (here, next to this marker); Sandston (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seven Pines (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); McClellan’s Picket Line (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Seven Pines. CWSAC Battle Summaries website. (Submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Seven Pines. Detailed information of the Seven Pines battle. (Submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. 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 Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,894 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.