Near Locust Grove in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In The Nick of Time
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 38° 17.41′ N, 77° 43.576′ W. Marker is near Locust Grove, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker can be reached from Orange Plank Road (County Route 621), on the right when traveling west. This is the second in a series of markers along a walking trail on the Tapp Field. It can be reached from a parking lot off the Orange Plank Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11325 Orange Plank Rd, Locust Grove VA 22508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Lee-to-the-Rear (here, next to this marker); In the Nick of Time (here, next to this marker); Wilderness Campaign (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Home of Widow Tapp (about 600 feet away); The Widow Tapp House (about 600 feet away); Brink of Victory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee to the Rear! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee to the rear! (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Locust Grove.
More about this marker. On the left side of the marker is a map illustrating locations of the opposing sides at the stage of the battle described on the marker.
This marker was replaced by a new one also named In the Nick of Time (see nearby markers).
Also see . . . Battle of the Wilderness. (Submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,132 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.