Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Savage's Station
Photographed By James Dean, April 20, 2022
1. Battle of Savage's Station Marker
Defeated at Gaine's Mill on 27 June 1862, Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac withdrew southward to establish a base on the James River. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered Brig. Gen. John B. Magruder to pursue and attack. On the afternoon of 29 June, Magruder struck McClellan's rear guard just south of here, near Savage's Station on the Richmond and York River Railroad. The Confederates made the first known use of specially designed railway artillery for offensive purposes, but Union forces under Brig. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner held their ground. The battle ended in a stalemate, and the Federals left 2,500 men behind as they continued their withdrawal toward the James.Erected 2017 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number PA 143.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1862.
Location. 37° 31.694′ N, 77° 16.138′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Meadow Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.1 miles east of Grapevine Road, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle For The Rails (here, next to this marker); Savage Station (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (a few steps from this marker); Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill (a few steps from this marker); The Trent House (approx. 1.2 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); a different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 27, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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