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

McClellan's Third Line

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

1. McClellan's Third Line Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here ran McClellan's third line of defense, May 31 - June 1, 1862. The Confederates, taking the first and second lines on this road, did not reach the third.

Erected 1934 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 31.263′ N, 77° 16.717′ W. Marker was near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker was on Old Williamsburg Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Drybridge Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.6 miles away); Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); Savage Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of Savage's Station

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Battle For The Rails (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

2. McClellan's Third Line Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,443 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on April 20, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.