Near Mechanicsville in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Whiting's Advance
Approximate Line of Whiting's Advance
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 21, 2003
1. Whiting's Advance Marker
Near this point, between the brigades of Martindale and Butterfield, Confederate forces first penetrated the main Federal position in the Battle of Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862. The Fourth Texas Regiment led the charge.
Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1894.
Location. 37° 34.441′ N, 77° 17.597′ W. Marker is near Mechanicsville, Virginia, in Hanover County. It can be reached from Watt House Road. Located along the the walking trail west of the Watt House in the Gaines' Mill unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicsville VA 23111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Hood's Attack (a few steps from this marker); The Union Left Flank (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Grand Assault (within shouting distance of this marker); Picketts Brigade, CSA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Federals Collapse (about
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Gaines' Mill 1862 - Seven Days' Battles
Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 21, 2003
2. Whiting's Advance Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,483 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
