Near Locust Grove in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
140th New York State Vols.
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
1. 140th New York State Vols. Marker
Number engaged 529
Casualties
23 killed 118 wounded
114 missing
May 5, 1864
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1864.
Location. 38° 19.049′ N, 77° 45.452′ W. Marker is near Locust Grove, Virginia, in Orange County. It can be reached from Constitution Highway (Virginia Route 20), on the right when traveling west. The monument is in Wilderness Battlefield along the Gordon Flank Attack trail, near Driving Tour Stop Two (the Exhibit Shelter). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Locust Grove VA 22508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Virginia and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Blood in Saunders Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Gordon Flank Attack Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of the Wilderness (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilderness / The Battlefield Becomes a Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Collision of Giants (about 300 feet away); Clash on the Orange Turnpike (about 400 feet away); The Fighting Ends in Stalemate (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of the Wilderness (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Locust Grove.
Also see . . .
1. History of the 140th New York. The regiment served with distinction on several battlefields. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The 140th New York at Gettysburg. The Regiment is probably better known for it's stand at Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 10, 2007
2. 140th New York State Vols. Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
3. Saunders Field Marker and 140th NY Monument
The 140th charged up the slope to the wood line seen in the background where the trail enters the woods.
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
4. Saunders Field
The back side of the monument is seen along the trail up the ridge. The 140th's charge reached the woodline where the observer is standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,709 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
