Near Locust Grove in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In the Nick of Time
The Battle of the Wilderness
Photographed by Shane Oliver, November 25, 2017
1. In the Nick of Time Marker
Then General James Longstreet's corps arrived. "Keep cool men," Longstreet said, "we will straighten this out in a short time." Though exhausted from a 26-mile march, Longstreet's columns formed into a line of battle on either side of the Orange Plank Road (to your right). Anxious to drive the Federals back, Lee rode to Longstreet's men, determined to lead them into battle.
"I have often seen Gen. Lee, but never did I see him so excited, so disturbed - never did anxiety or care manifest itself before so plainly upon his countenance."
A Confederate Staff Officer
(captions)
General Robert E. Lee
General James Longstreet
Erected by Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Miltary Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1864.
Location. 38° 17.408′ N, 77°
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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, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: 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); 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.
Other markers no longer nearby. Crisis in the Wilderness (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Confederate Earthworks (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Texans Attack (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on January 8, 2018.)
2. Old Marker at this Location. This marker replaced an older one at this location also titled “In the Nick of Time” (Submitted on January 8, 2018.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photo 1. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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