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

Savage Station

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2003

1. Savage Station Marker

Inscription. In the field beyond this marker was fought June 29, 1862, the battle of Savage Station in which Confederate forces under command of Major-General John B. Magruder attacked indecisively the rearguard of the Federal Army moving toward James River. This was the Third Battle of the Seven Days’ Campaign.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 13.)

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 date for this entry is June 29, 1894.

Location. 37° 31.696′ N, 77° 16.142′ W. Marker is near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Meadow Road 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2701 Meadow Rd, Sandston VA 23150, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (here, next to this marker); Battle of Savage's Station (here, next to this marker); Battle For The Rails (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan’s Withdrawal (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Seven Days Battles (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); McClellan's Third Line (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Trent House (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This marker was originally located 1,250 yards south of here on Old Williamsburg Road.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2003

2. Savage Station Marker
Originally located on Old Williamsburg Road south of the I-64 interchange.
of Savage's Station by markers

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,144 times since then and 43 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.