Battlefield of Seven Pines

Library of Virginia

1. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Inscription. In the abatis occupying this ground and covering the second Federal line, the advance of Rodes' Brigade was halted by heavy fire after sunset, May 31,1862. The Confederate dead in this last charge were never removed. They still slumber hereabout.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1862.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 31.212′ N, 77° 18.34′ W. Marker was in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It could be reached from Casey Street. Marker #41 no longer exists. The plate was stolen in the 1970's and the base was destroyed several years ago during construction of a housing development. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seven Pines

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named McClellan's First Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sandston (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan’s Second Line (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Seven Pines (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); McClellan’s First Line (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Battle of Seven Pines. Encyclopedia Virginia website entry (Submitted on April 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Freeman

Photographed by Henrico County Recreation & Parks

2. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

This marker no longer exists - lost to vandals & development.

Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,801 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.