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

Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

1. Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River Marker

Inscription. On 26 May 1864, following the engagements along the North Anna River, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant ordered Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan and two cavalry divisions to move southeastward to secure crossings on the Pamunkey River. The next morning Sheridan's troopers had occupied a position near Hanovertown. Engineers built pontoon bridges there and upriver at Nelson's Ferry, allowing the infantry to cross the river. By the end of 28 May Grant's four corps were south of the Pamunkey River and marching toward Richmond. Over the next several days Union and Confederate forces traded attacks along Totopotomoy Creek before the Second Battle of Cold Harbor began on 31 May.

Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1864.

Location. 37° 41.839′ N, 77° 14.752′ W. Marker is near Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. It is on River Road (County Route 605) 0.8 miles Summer Hill Road (County Route 644), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Studley VA 23162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hanovertown (here, next to this marker); "Hanover Town" (a few steps from this marker); William Latané (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stuart's Ride (approx. 2½ miles away); Nelson’s Crossing (approx. 2.8 miles away); Salem Church/Haw’s Shop (approx. 2.9 miles away); Patrick Henry's Birthplace (approx. 2.9 miles away); Studley (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.

Hanovertown markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

2. Hanovertown markers

Hanovertown Ferry, Va. Pontoon bridges across the Pamunkey, with wagons image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Timothy H. O'Sullivan

3. Hanovertown Ferry, Va. Pontoon bridges across the Pamunkey, with wagons

Library of Congress [LC-B817- 7395]

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,645 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.