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

Glendale (Frayser’s Farm)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) Marker

Inscription. In this vicinity, the Union Army of the Potomac made a stand on 30 June 1862, during its retreat from the Chickahominy River toward the James River. Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan posted several Union divisions facing east and north to protect this intersection, known locally as Riddell’s Shop. In the ensuing battle, Confederate divisions commanded by Major Generals James Longstreet and A. P. Hill attacked the Union divisions of Brig. Gen. George A. McCall and Maj. Gen. Philip Kearney. The action became hand-to-hand, the two sides fighting with bayonets while they struggled for possession of the Union artillery stationed nearby. Late in the battle, McCall was captured near here by soldiers of the 47th Virginia Infantry. The Union line held, enabling McClellan to continue his retreat.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number PA-159.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1862.

Location. 37° 26.757′ N, 77° 13.999′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection

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of Charles City Road and Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156), on the right when traveling west on Charles City Road. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Charles City Road and Willis Church Road (VA 156). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6101 Charles City 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: Riddell's Shop (a few steps from this marker); Seven Days’ Battles (within shouting distance of this marker); Frazier's Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Glendale (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Frazier's Farm (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Glendale or Frayser's Farm by markers.

Also see . . . Glendale. CMSAC Battle Summaries webpage. (Submitted on January 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Richmond National Battlefield Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

2. Richmond National Battlefield Park

Marker is located less than a mile north of the Glendale Visitor Center in Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Darbytown, Charles City, & Willis Church Roads (facing east). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 1, 2009

3. Darbytown, Charles City, & Willis Church Roads (facing east).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,802 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.