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

McClellan’s Withdrawal

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

1. McClellan’s Withdrawal marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In this vicinity a part of McClellan’s army remained for several weeks after the Battle of Seven Pines. The part of his army north of the Chickahominy was attacked by Lee, June 26-27, 1862. McClellan then began to withdraw to the James, June 28-29, 1862.

Erected 1927 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-8.)

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 month for this entry is June 1855.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 31.695′ N, 77° 16.148′ W. Marker was in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker was on Meadow Road (County Route 156), 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. Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (here, next to this marker); Savage Station (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Savage's Station

McClellan’s Withdrawal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

2. McClellan’s Withdrawal

This is one of several markers located in the Savage's Station area.

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(a few steps from this marker); Battle For The Rails (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (a few steps from this marker); The Trent House (approx. 1.1 miles away); 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.

Also see . . . Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of Seven Pines. This is one of several markers describing the actions of May 31 - June 1, 1862. (Submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,438 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.