Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Innis House
The Battle of Fredericksburg
— Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park —
This frame building, known as the Innis (or "Ennis") house, witnessed the terrible combat that engulfed this spot. Located along the Confederate line of the battle, the small structure was ravaged by bullets and shell fragments. Confederate General Lafayette McLaws wrote that the house "had no space as large as two hands on it that had not been pierced."
Although the owner, Martha Stephens (who lived next door), replaced some exterior clapboards, you can still see bullet marks on one of the vertical timbers on the right side of the house. More dramatic is the damage inside. The scars made by dozens of bullets remain as visible today as they were in 1862.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 17.748′ N, 77° 28.099′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Sunken Road south of Willis Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 538 Willis St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Killing Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Seeking Cover
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
