Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Battle of Reams Station

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 22, 2008

1. The Battle of Reams Station - Oak Grove Church Marker

Inscription. In front of you is second location where the original church building stood after the Civil War. The first location was east of here and across the Civil War-era Halifax Road (now Acorn Drive). It was built around 1820 and first known as Hubbard's Meeting House; the church's name was changed to Oak Grove Methodist Church before the war.

Caught between two armies during the Battle of Reams Station, the little church served as a hospital for Union troops until they could be removed to their own lines. During the battle, the church received extensive damage. Parishioners filed a claim for damages with the federal government and received $750 which they used to move the damaged building across the road to this location.

Here, after a second story was added, the building served as a general store for many years. Meanwhile the parishioners built a new church where this one used to stand. It is still active today.

Erected by Civil War Preservation Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. Marker has been reported

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permanently removed. It was located near 37° 5.654′ N, 77° 25.315′ W. Marker was near Petersburg, Virginia, in Dinwiddie County. It could be reached from Reams Drive (County Route 604) 0.1 miles west of Halifax Road (Route 606), on the right when traveling west. Located in Civil War Preservation Trust's Reams Station Battlefield. The parking area is off Reams Drive. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23805, United States of America.

We have been informed that 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 Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically in Central 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

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South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Second Battle Of Reams Station (a few steps from this marker); North Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Second Battle Of Reams Station (about 400 feet away); Fighting At Reams Station (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Second Battle Of Reams Station (about 600 feet away); Ream's Station (about 700 feet away); Second Battle of Reams Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Reams Station (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Reams Station (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Battle of Reams Station (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Ream's Station (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The Battle of Reams Station (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has

Oak Grove United Methodist Church Wayside image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 22, 2008

3. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Wayside

been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The background of the marker is a set of photos of the church captioned, After the Civil War, the Oak Grove United Methodist Church was moved and second story added (above), then a new church was rebuilt at the site of the original (background).

Also see . . .
1. Reams Station. National Park Service site detailing the phases of the battle. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Reams Station Preservation Efforts. The Civil War Preservation Trust continues their work ensuring the battlefield at Reams Station is preserved. This site offers not only maps and additional information about the battle, but "clean" copies of the markers on site. Look on the right under Slideshows for the Reams Station Interpretive Trail. (Submitted on November 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Oak Grove United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 22, 2008

4. Oak Grove United Methodist Church

The original church was a landmark in the June 22 skirmish, the June 29 battle, and the August 25 battle around Reams Station. A new church was built on the foundation of the wartime church. When the new church was built, planks from the original showed musket ball holes and embedded canister balls.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,816 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.