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

Seven Days Battles

Savage's Station

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

1. Seven Days Battles Marker

Inscription. Here, facing west, stretched the Union line in the afternoon of June 29, 1862. Brook's brigade was south of the road with Gorman's and Burn's brigades to the north. In a furious conflict Burn's line was broken but was restored by Sumner in person. Darkness ended the conflict. The Unionists withdrew southward.

Erected 1932 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number PA-144.)

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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1862.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 31.694′ N, 77° 16.136′ W. Marker was near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker was on Meadow Road, 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on the right 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. Battle For The Rails (here, next to this marker); Battle of Savage's Station (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (here, next to this marker); Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill

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(here, next to this marker); Savage Station (a few steps from this marker); The Trent House (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Seven Days Battles Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

2. Seven Days Battles Markers

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 1,222 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.