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

Battle of Savage's Station

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

1. Battle of Savage's Station Marker

Inscription. On 25 June 1862 began the Seven Days' Battles as Gen. Robert E. Lee engaged Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac, prompting McClellan to withdraw to the James River. Just north of here at 9:00 A.M. on 29 June, Brig. Gen. John B. Magruder's division attacked Brig. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner's corps, which formed the Union rear guard near Savage's Station on the Richmond & York River R.R. Sumner gained the safety of the depot and held his ground until the fighting ended in a draw about 9:00 P.M. The Federals retreated south to Malvern Hill in the night, abandoning some 2,500 wounded at the depot.

Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1862.

Location. 37° 30.465′ N, 77° 15.937′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Interstate 295, on the right when traveling east. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Antioch Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Seven Days Battles

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Antioch School Site (approx. 1.4 miles away); Meadows Fire Tower (approx. 1.4 miles away); Battle For The Rails (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Savage Station (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan's Third Line (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); McClellan’s Withdrawal (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

2. Battle of Savage's Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,003 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.