Fredericksburg Campaign

Photographed by Kevin W., December 9, 2007

1. Fredericksburg Campaign Marker

Markers like this one are being replaced by more modern wayside type exhibits.

Inscription. December 13, 1862. Watching the battle from the crest of this hill, Confederate commander R. E. Lee remarked: “It is well that war is so terrible – we should grow too fond of it!” In no battle were the Confederates more fortunately located. Starting at a bluff above the river dam, two miles north, Longstreet’s Corps occupied a ridge made impregnable in front by a deep canal and swamps. Then came Marye’s Heights, almost as strong. Next, here at Lee’s Hill, began a curving line of high ground that stretched southward five miles to a bend in the Richmond railroad. The far right, the most vulnerable area on the field, was held by the massed brigades of Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s Corps.

Erected by United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1837.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 17.133′ N, 77° 28.512′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was on Lee Drive, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located along Lee Drive in the Fredericksburg-Spotyslvania Military Park, near a parking pullout. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America.

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this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Lee's Headquarters (here, next to this marker); Lee Drive: The Confederate Line (a few steps from this marker); Near Disaster (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee's Command Post (about 400 feet away); The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill, December, 1862 (about 400 feet away); The Pioneers (about 400 feet away); The Second Battle of Fredericksburg (about 400 feet away); Artillery on Lee's Hill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The marker which replaced this one.

Photographed by Kevin W., December 9, 2007

2. Fredericksburg Campaign Marker

The paved pathway in the background leads visitors up the hill to Lee's Command Post. Because Gen. Robert E. Lee chose this commanding site as his headquarters, this area is still referred to as "Lee's Hill".

Battle of Fredericksburg Map Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., December 9, 2007

3. Battle of Fredericksburg Map Marker

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Map Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., December 9, 2007

4. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Map Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,773 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on November 23, 2017, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.