Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Salem Church

Photographed By Kevin W., November 10, 2007

1. Battle of Salem Church Marker

Inscription. of May 3, 4, 1863 fought by Lee and Hooker concluded the Chancellorsville Campaign here. The followers of Lee, in imperishable bronze respond to the noble sentiment of the followers of Grant and pay highest tribute to the patriotism of both.
Erected by the
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Chapters, U.D.C.
1927

Erected by Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Chapters, U.D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Markers Association, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1844.

Location. 38° 17.346′ N, 77° 31.873′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker can be reached from Old Salem Church Road near Plank Road (Virginia Route 3). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4044 Plank Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Battle of Salem Church (here, next to this marker); From Church to Hospital (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Salem Church (a few steps from this marker); Refuge from Horror

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Salem Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Churchyard to Battleground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanctuaries in Spotsylvania (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Regarding Battle of Salem Church. This is one of five stops at Salem Church related to the Battle of Chancellorsville. See the Salem Church Virtual Tour by Markers in the links section for a listing of related markers on the tour.

Also see . . .
1. Salem Church Virtual Tour by Markers. The Salem Church site, surrounded by modern development, was an important site in the later stages of the Battle and Campaign of Chancellorsville. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Salem Church Walking Trail. National Park Service guide. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Battle of Salem Church and two related markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 10, 2007

2. Battle of Salem Church and two related markers

Portions of the Old Salem Church Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, November 10, 2007

3. Portions of the Old Salem Church Road

The Confederate battle line was oriented on this road, running generally north-south here.

Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2006

4. Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929)

Old Salem Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 18, 2008

5. Old Salem Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,784 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.