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

Second Day at Seven Pines

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. Second Day at Seven Pines Marker

Inscription. Most of the fighting on the second day of the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), occurred near here on 1 June 1862. Confederate Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith, who had assumed command following the wounding of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston the evening before, resumed the attack in the morning. When the Union defenses proved too strong, the Confederates disengaged and retired to their original lines. Gen. Robert E. Lee, who already had been assigned to command the Confederate troops in front of Richmond early in the day, assumed that command when Smith collapsed from exhaustion during the afternoon.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • 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 June 1, 1862.

Location. 37° 31.836′ N, 77° 18.797′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on E Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fair Oaks Station (here, next to this marker); McClellan’s First Line

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(approx. half a mile away); Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. half a mile away); Sandston (approx. half a mile away); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines). Civil War Battles website. (Submitted on August 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Seven Pines. Detailed information of the Seven Pines battle. (Submitted on August 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of Seven Pines. This is one of several markers describing the actions of May 31 - June 1, 1862. (Submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Markers at Fair Oaks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2006

2. Markers at Fair Oaks

Two markers are found at this location near the railroad crossing. The Second Day at Seven Pines is the marker in the back.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,827 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.