Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Chancellorsville Campaign
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2022
1. Chancellorsville Campaign Marker
Inscription.
Chancellorsville Campaign. . By May 5, 1863, Union General Joseph Hooker knew that he had lost the Battle of Chancellorsville and faced the necessity of retreating across the Rappahannock. Troops of the Federal Fifth Corps dug trenches that stretched a mile on either side of this road as a last line of defense during the river crossing. Early on May 6 the last Northern soldiers passed this point and headed toward U.S. Ford, one mile to the northeast. General R.E. Lee had planned to attack the retreating Federals. When told that the Union Army had successfully escaped, Lee uncharacteristically chided the brigadier who brought the news: “That is the way you young men always do. You allow those people to get away. I tell you what to do, but you don’t do it.”
By May 5, 1863, Union General Joseph Hooker knew that he had lost the Battle of Chancellorsville and faced the necessity of retreating across the Rappahannock. Troops of the Federal Fifth Corps dug trenches that stretched a mile on either side of this road as a last line of defense during the river crossing. Early on May 6 the last Northern soldiers passed this point and headed toward U.S. Ford, one mile to the northeast. General R.E. Lee had planned to attack the retreating Federals. When told that the Union Army had successfully escaped, Lee uncharacteristically chided the brigadier who brought the news: “That is the way you young men always do. You allow those people to get away. I tell you what to do, but you don’t do it.”
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1863.
Location. 38° 20.443′ N, 77° 37.892′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Perimeter Drive south of U.S. Ford Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker located within the Estates of Chancellorsville residential community. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
Also see . . . Battle of Chancellorsville. (Submitted on February 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2022
2. Chancellorsville Campaign Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
