Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Chancellorsville Campaign Events in 1863
Photographed By Kevin W., February 15, 2023
1. Chancellorsville Campaign Events in 1863 Marker
Inscription.
Chancellorsville Campaign Events in 1863. . Maj. Gen. Sedgwick's Sixth Corps 23,000 troops with many wounded and dying in tow. Retreated to this area in the early morning hours on May 5th after several days of fighting elements of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, first at Marye's Heights in Fredericksburg and later battles at Salem Church and Bank's Ford. Combined losses (Killed, Wounded, Missing) for the Sixth Corps totaled roughly 4,600 - the highest number of casualties suffered by a Union Corps in the Chancellorsville Campaign., Union Artillery was positioned nearby, overlooking Scott's Ford and Bank's Ford where they exchanged fire with Confederate batteris across the Rappahannock River.
Maj. Gen. Sedgwick's Sixth Corps 23,000 troops with many wounded and dying in tow. Retreated to this area in the early morning hours on May 5th after several days of fighting elements of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, first at Marye's Heights in Fredericksburg and later battles at Salem Church and Bank's Ford. Combined losses (Killed, Wounded, Missing) for the Sixth Corps totaled roughly 4,600 - the highest number of casualties suffered by a Union Corps in the Chancellorsville Campaign.
Union Artillery was positioned nearby, overlooking Scott's Ford and Bank's Ford where they exchanged fire with Confederate batteris across the Rappahannock River.
Erected 2015 by The Silver Companies, with contributions from Robert H.C. & Crystal S. Alton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1863.
Location. 38° 19.805′ N, 77° 32.146′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker is at the intersection of Celebrate Virginia Parkway and Scott's Ford Lane, on the right when traveling south on Celebrate Virginia Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stafford VA 22554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Mooney Reservoir
2. Chancellorsville Campaign Events in 1863 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
