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

Frazier's Farm

or Glendale Battlefield

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2003

1. Frazier's Farm Marker

Inscription. North and South of this point lay the line of battle in which the Confederate commands of James Longstreet and A.P. Hill engaged indecisively the Federal forces in the Fourth Battle of the Seven Days’ Campaign. This spot marks the furthest Federal advance, June 30, 1862.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 17.)

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 30, 1972.

Location. 37° 26.781′ N, 77° 14.542′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Longbridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Darbytown Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5842 Darbytown Rd, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

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: Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy (a few steps from this marker); Seven Days Battles (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Glendale (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale

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(approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Frazier's Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Battle of Glendale. The Civil War Preservation Trust site discussing recent efforts to preserve portions of the battlefield. Site offers maps and other information about the battle. (Submitted on December 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

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

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 24, 2010

2. Frazier's Farm Marker

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2003

3. Frazier's Farm Marker

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 24, 2010

4. Frazier's Farm Marker

Marker on Right in Distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,322 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.