Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
39th Illinois Veteran Volunteers
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 1, 2009
1. 39th Illinois Veteran Volunteers Marker
Inscription.
39th Illinois Veteran Volunteers. . On 16 Aug. 1864, Federal infantry stormed Confederate earthworks nearby, in the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. The 39th Illinois helped lead the assault. Pvt. Henry M. Hardenbergh, of Bremen Township, the color bearer, served in Co. G, called the "Preacher's Company" because it was recruited by a minister. Wounded during the charge, Hardenbergh captured the flag of the 10th Alabama Inf. Regt. after mortally wounding its color sergeant. The Confederates soon recaptured the works and drove the Union force back to its bridgehead at Deep Bottom. Hardenbergh was awarded the Medal of Honor and a lieutenant's commission.
On 16 Aug. 1864, Federal infantry stormed Confederate earthworks nearby, in the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. The 39th Illinois helped lead the assault. Pvt. Henry M. Hardenbergh, of Bremen Township, the color bearer, served in Co. G, called the "Preacher's Company" because it was recruited by a minister. Wounded during the charge, Hardenbergh captured the flag of the 10th Alabama Inf. Regt. after mortally wounding its color sergeant. The Confederates soon recaptured the works and drove the Union force back to its bridgehead at Deep Bottom. Hardenbergh was awarded the Medal of Honor and a lieutenant's commission.
Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-72.)
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 August 16, 1864.
Location. 37° 27.022′ N, 77° 17.227′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Darbytown Road, 0.1 miles east of Yahley Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4500 Darbytown Rd, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
3. Richmond Battlefields Association. This local battlefield preservation group has saved 60 acres of the Second Deep Bottom Battlefield (Fussell's Mill). (Submitted on June 20, 2013.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 1, 2009
2. Darbytown Road (facing west).
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 1, 2009
3. Darbytown Road (facing east).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,569 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
