Near Studley in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009
1. Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River Marker
Inscription.
Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River. . On 26 May 1864, following the engagements along the North Anna River, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant ordered Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan and two cavalry divisions to move southeastward to secure crossings on the Pamunkey River. The next morning Sheridan's troopers had occupied a position near Hanovertown. Engineers built pontoon bridges there and upriver at Nelson's Ferry, allowing the infantry to cross the river. By the end of 28 May Grant's four corps were south of the Pamunkey River and marching toward Richmond. Over the next several days Union and Confederate forces traded attacks along Totopotomoy Creek before the Second Battle of Cold Harbor began on 31 May.
On 26 May 1864, following the engagements along the North Anna River, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant ordered Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan and two cavalry divisions to move southeastward to secure crossings on the Pamunkey River. The next morning Sheridan's troopers had occupied a position near Hanovertown. Engineers built pontoon bridges there and upriver at Nelson's Ferry, allowing the infantry to cross the river. By the end of 28 May Grant's four corps were south of the Pamunkey River and marching toward Richmond. Over the next several days Union and Confederate forces traded attacks along Totopotomoy Creek before the Second Battle of Cold Harbor began on 31 May.
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-14.)
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 May 26, 1864.
Location. 37° 41.839′ N, 77° 14.752′ W. Marker is near Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is on River Road (County Route 605) 0.8 miles Summer Hill Road (County Route 644), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Studley VA 23162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles
3. Hanovertown Ferry, Va. Pontoon bridges across the Pamunkey, with wagons
Library of Congress [LC-B817- 7395]
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,833 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
