Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ebenezer McGee House Site
May 2, 2023
1. Ebenezer McGee House Site Marker
Inscription.
Ebenezer McGee House Site. . This monument marks the site of the Ebenezer McGee house, constructed just prior to the Civil War. The McGees were notorious Unionists. Ebenezer and his brother, Absalom, both became scouts for the Federal forces and by 1862 were guiding Federal troops across the area. Under the alias "Mike Sorrell", Ebenezer McGee participated in numerous scouting and spy operations for the Army of the Potomac during its operations in the area. Ebenezer was active during the Battle of Chancellorsville, the Mine Run Campaign in late 1863, and the Ulric Dahlgren Raid in early 1864, At which he was fatally wounded. At the time of Ebenezer McGee's death, he was considered to be "one of the most valuable scouts" in the Army of the Potomac.
This monument marks the site of the Ebenezer McGee house, constructed just prior to the Civil War. The McGees were notorious Unionists. Ebenezer and his brother, Absalom, both became scouts for the Federal forces and by 1862 were guiding Federal troops across the area. Under the alias "Mike Sorrell", Ebenezer McGee participated in numerous scouting and spy operations for the Army of the Potomac during its operations in the area. Ebenezer was active during the Battle of Chancellorsville, the Mine Run Campaign in late 1863, and the Ulric Dahlgren Raid in early 1864, At which he was fatally wounded. At the time of Ebenezer McGee's death, he was considered to be "one of the most valuable scouts" in the Army of the Potomac.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 18.716′ N, 77° 35.952′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Ashley Farms Drive, 0.3 miles east of Eastmont Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7700 Ashley Farms Drive, Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Day at Chancellorsville (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named First Day at Chancellorsville (approx.
The original house no longer stands. The modern home in the background was constructed in 2007.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2024. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Last updated on April 7, 2024. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2024. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
