Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Crew House

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

1. The Crew House Marker

Inscription. The Crew House -- also known during the war as Dr. Mellert's -- is a key landmark of the battlefield. In 1862, numerous outbuildings were located close to the house, and a small orchard stood nearby. The original house burned in the 1870's, and this structure stands on the foundations of the wartime building.

Federal artillery located in the yard anchored the left of the Union line, and other guns unlimbered in the lane to your left.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 24.759′ N, 77° 15.163′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can be reached from Willis Church Road (State Highway 156), on the right when traveling south. Located in the Malvern Hill Battlefield Unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9170 Willis Church Rd, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Place of Refuge (a few steps from this marker); Advantages of Terrain (within shouting distance of this marker); The Malvern Hill Crest (within shouting distance of this marker); “the grandest sean of all” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freeman Marker

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(about 300 feet away); Malvern Hill (about 300 feet away); Malvern Cliffs (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Malvern Cliffs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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2. Malvern Hill - CWPT

Civil War Preservation Trust's efforts to preserve portions of the battlefield.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

3. The Crew House Marker

Modern Building at the Site of the Crew House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

4. Modern Building at the Site of the Crew House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.