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

White Oak Swamp

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 22, 2012

1. White Oak Swamp Marker

Inscription. Here on June 30, 1862, “Stonewall” Jackson’s command, pursuing McClellan’s army was halted by fire from troops of Franklin’s corps posted across the stream. Failing to effect a crossing, Jackson could not participate in the converging attacks Lee planned to deliver that day near Glendale.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 14.)

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 1862.

Location. 37° 28.15′ N, 77° 12.551′ W. Marker is near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Elko Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: A different marker also named White Oak Swamp (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.7 miles away); Decoy Airfield (approx. 1.4 miles away); Elko Community Center (approx. 1.7 miles

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away); 1896 Engineer Aviation Battalion Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Riddell's Shop (approx. 2.1 miles away); Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. Seven Days Battles (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named White Oak Swamp (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. White Oak Swamp by markers

Also see . . .
1. Battle of White Oak Swamp. (Submitted on November 28, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. White Oak Swamp. Details about the bridge, swamp, and the marker placement with regard to the historical landmarks. (Submitted on November 28, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

White Oak Swamp markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

2. White Oak Swamp markers

Several White Oak Swamp markers can be found at this location.

White Oak Swamp image. Click for full size.

circa 1862

3. White Oak Swamp

From the Library of Congress Collection (LC-B811-2601)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,353 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.