Near Chester in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Remembrance

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

1. Remembrance Marker

Inscription. Many of the men, like Major Parker and Lieutenant J. Thompson Brown, returned to their homes in and around Richmond after the war. In 1888, Lieutenant Brown, then a successful local businessman, purchased the ground here in order to preserve the area on which the battery had spent so much of its service. Prior to Brown’s death in 1921, the surviving members of Parker’s Battery erected the small granite monument before you as a token of remembrance to their fallen comrades and to their participation in the defense of their homes and capital.

Erected by Richmond National Battlefield Park - National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 20.904′ N, 77° 23.682′ W. Marker was near Chester, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker could be reached from Ware Bottom Spring Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Stage Road, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located within the Parker’s Battery Unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1801 Ware Bottom Spring Road, Chester VA 23836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Remembrance (here, next to this marker); Parker’s Battery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Parker's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Howlett Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Howlett Line (about 400 feet away); The Boy Company (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Boy Company (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Parker’s Battery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

More about this marker. On the left is a photo of “Unveiling of Robert E. Lee Equestrian Monument”. To the right of the photo is the following text: "Very active in veterans' activities, the surviving members of Parker’s “Boy Company” attended many local reunions and events, such as the 1887 unveiling of the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond. Parker’s men are crowded at the base of the statue."

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Remembrance".

Parker's Battery Remembrance Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

2. Parker's Battery Remembrance Markers

Granite monument erected by Parker’s Battery veterans prior to 1921. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

3. Granite monument erected by Parker’s Battery veterans prior to 1921.

Parker’s Battery C.S.A., Position, July 1864 to April 1865

Parker’s Battery Roll of Honor. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 9, 2009

4. Parker’s Battery Roll of Honor.

The 252 men whose names appear on this roster all served in Parker’s Battery. Although some of these soldiers had left the unit or died by 1864 or 1865, a great many of them were here, on this ground, manning these fortifications that were part of the Howlett Line.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,155 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.