Near Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Weisiger's Virginians
May 24, 1864 1:00 - 4:00pm
— Gray Trail —
In May 1864 you would have seen only an open field beyond this trench line. As you walk the line, notice the various styles used by each unit. You will observe wide artillery pits as well as numerous traverses, or short trenches, which protrude back from the main trench. These “side” trenches protected the soldiers from flanking fire from across the river.
“May 24...in first rate breastworks and the boys are only afraid the Yankees will not charge....” John F. Sale, 12th Virginia Infantry
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Presented to the people of the United States in memory of Robert Rawls, Franklin, Virginia, Private, company I, 41st Virginia Infantry, by his grandson, Sol W. Rawls, VMI, 1940, and great grandson, S. Waite Rawls, III, VMI, 1970.
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Anderson's Tavern, post-war
A late war trench line, similar in construction to those before you
Erected 1998 by Blue & Gray Education Society, Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. (Marker Number Stop 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1864.
Location. 37° 53.093′ N, 77° 29.958′ W. Marker is near Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker can be reached from Verndon Road (Virginia Route 684) 0.2 miles west of New Market Mill Road (Virginia Route 685), on the right when traveling west. Located along the "Gray Trail" in North Anna Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11576 Verdon Rd, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle on the Skirmish Line (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ox Ford Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Brigade Alone (about 500 feet away); The Heart of Dixie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Run for Safety (approx. ¼ mile away); Dead of the North Anna Battlefield (approx. ¼ mile away); The Fight for North Anna / The North Anna Battlefield (approx. ¼ mile away); Men From Massachusetts (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doswell.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. North Anna Battlefield Park "Gray Trail" Markers
Also see . . .
1. North Anna Battlefield Park. Hanover County Parks & Recreation (Submitted on July 3, 2014.)
2. The Battle of North Anna. Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (Submitted on July 19, 2009.)
3. North Anna. American Battlefield Trust (Submitted on July 19, 2009.)
4. North Anna Battlefield Park Sign Project. Blue & Gray Education Society (Submitted on February 25, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,272 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 28, 2014, by Art Taylor of Beaverdam, Va 23015. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 25, 2020. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.