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

Battlefield of Seven Pines

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, November 16, 2003

1. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Inscription. Nearby stood "The Twin Houses" from the vicinity of which Confederate Troops moving eastward, charged the Federal Second Line near Seven Pines after they had stormed Casey's Redoubt and the rest of the Federal First Line on May 31, 1862.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 40.)

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 May 1864.

Location. 37° 31.269′ N, 77° 18.687′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Casey Street near Rodes Avenue, on the right when traveling west. 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 walking distance of this marker: Seven Pines (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (about 600 feet away); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (about 700 feet away); McClellan's First Line (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); Sandston (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); McClellan’s Picket Line (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. Seven Pines (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named McClellan’s First Line (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); McClellan’s Second Line (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

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, November 16, 2003

2. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,433 times since then and 61 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.