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

Battlefield of Seven Pines

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

1. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Inscription. In their Eastward attack of May 31, 1862 on Federal troops holding Seven Pines, Rodes' Brigade to the South of this highway and Garland’s Brigade to the North, supported respectively by Rains and G.B. Anderson, came under heavy fire approximately at this point.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 38.)

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 May 31, 1864.

Location. 37° 31.405′ N, 77° 18.904′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on West Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) west of J.B. Finley Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 W Williamsburg 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 walking distance of this marker: McClellan's First Line (here, next to this marker); Sandston (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Pines

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); McClellan’s Picket Line (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan’s First Line (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Seven Pines (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Seven Pines. (Submitted on December 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of Seven Pines. This is one of several markers describing the actions of May 31 - June 1, 1862. (Submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

2. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,735 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.