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

The Trent House

McClellan's Headquarters

Photographed by Bernard Fisher

1. The Trent House "Freeman Marker"

Inscription. In the residence of Dr. Peterfield Trent, situated about 500 yards from this road, General G.B. McClellan, U.S.A., had his headquarters in May-June, 1862. Here he planned the withdrawal to James River.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 11.)

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 year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 32.853′ N, 77° 16.717′ W. Marker is near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Old Hanover Road 0.1 miles west of Grapevine Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2410 Old Hanover Rd, Henrico VA 23075, 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: A different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grapevine Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chickahominy Water Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.9 miles away); Savage Station (approx. 1.4 miles away);

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Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Trent House (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); McClellan’s Withdrawal (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

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

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 17, 2003

2. The Trent House "Freeman Marker"

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,129 times since then and 38 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.