Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battlefield of Seven Pines

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

1. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Inscription.
On May 31, 1862, the Right Wing of the Confederate Forces under Joseph E. Johnston advanced Eastward from this point on both sides the Williamsburg Road to attack the left of McClellan's Army which held Seven Pines and was preparing to besiege Richmond.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 37.)

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. 37° 31.398′ N, 77° 19.15′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on West Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) east of Jackson Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sandston (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McClellan’s Picket Line (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¼ mile away); McClellan's First Line (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan’s First Line (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Seven Pines (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Battle of Seven Pines. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

2. Battlefield of Seven Pines Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,412 times since then and 90 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.