Near Spotsylvania Courthouse in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Landram Farm
MOLLUS Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 6, 2008
1. Landram Farm or MOLLUS Monument
These one hundred and sixty-two acres known as the Landram Farm, were presented to the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Pennsylvania and dedicated on May 11th, 1940 to the memory of the valiant men who fought here.
Erected 1940 by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1864.
Location. 38° 13.685′ N, 77° 35.609′ W. Marker is near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. It can be reached from Grant Drive, on the left when traveling east. Located on the Bloody Angle trail at tour stop three (Bloody Angle) on the driving tour of Spotsylvania Battlefield unit of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spotsylvania VA 22553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Landram House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Landram House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farm to Killing Field (about 600 feet away); Dawn Assault (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fatal Mistake at the East Angle
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Other markers no longer nearby. Vista Clearing at Spotsylvania (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Spotsylvania Campaign (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Spotsylvania Campaign (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 6, 2008
2. The MOLLUS Monument stands next to a Landarm House marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 6, 2008
3. Landram Farm
In 1940, MOLLUS purchased and turned over a 162-acre tract of land to the National Park Service in order to extend the park and preserve the ground fought over during the battle.
via National Park Service, unknown
4. Bloody Angle
National Park Service Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,525 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
