Spotsylvania Courthouse in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sadly in Need
Christ Church Episcopal, Est. 1841
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The rafters in the interior of the church still reflect the damage from the battle.
"The 11th was passed in comparative quiet, with the exception of our usual salutation from the enemy attacks. They made daily practice on our works, and endeavored to batter down and destroy the buildings in the in the village. They appeared to have special spite at the little brick church in immediate rear of our regiment, occupied our surgeon (Dr. Hunt) as a dispensary. "Gwin" had hardly opened up when a wicked shell came thundering through the gable, and he concluded to vacate, which he did in considerable disorder. When we quit our lines the little church was sadly in need of a contribution box."
Captain John Sloan, 27th North Carolina infantry along with Dr. Leander Gwin Hunt would both survive the war.
The outside walls of the church still bear the scars of the battle.
During the Spotsylvania Campaign, the Confederate forces dug over six miles of earthworks. This map shows the proximity of the line to Christ Church on May 11th when the 27th NC of Cooke's Brigade was present.
Alfred Waud sketched the fighting on
this page online
The Confederate entrenchments protecting Spotsylvania Courthouse and the church featured pointed logs known as abatis facing the Union troops.
Erected 2017 by Spotsylvania County Museum, County of Spotsylvania, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Spotsylvania County Museum series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 11.
Location. 38° 11.984′ N, 77° 35.277′ W. Marker is in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. It is on Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 208) 0.1 miles east of Judicial Center Lane (County Road 613), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8916 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania VA 22553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area, in Northern Virginia, and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South,
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Place of Public Worship (a few steps from this marker); Ashes to Ashes (within shouting distance of this marker); Booth Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Back to the Start (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Through Fire and Flames (about 400 feet away); The Burying Ground (about 400 feet away); A Case of Negligence (about 500 feet away); Modification, Decay & Preservation (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Other markers no longer nearby. Berea Christian Church (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Amid Shot and Shell (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Spotsylvania County Jail (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Spotsylvania Courthouse and Jail (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
