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

Engagement at Malvern Cliffs

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007

1. Engagement at Malvern Cliffs Marker

Inscription.
On 30 June 1862, as Gen. Robert E. Lee concentrated his troops to attack Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's retreating Union army at Glendale, Maj. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes's brigade of Confederate troops moved down New Market Road on Lee's right. Union forces on Malvern Hill noticed dust rising above the trees and suspected the movement of the Confederates on New Market Road. As he advanced, Holmes observed the Union troops atop Malvern Hill to the east and deployed his artillery and infantry. When the Confederate artillery opened fire, the massed Union artillery on the hill concentrated its firepower on Holmes's small force. Union gunboats joined in, and Holmes withdrew his force west to the junction of the Long Bridge Road. The Battle of Malvern Hill took place the next day.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number PA-240.)

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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1862.

Location. 37° 24.369′ N, 77° 16.167′ W.

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Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Curles Neck Road, on the right when traveling east on New Market Road. Located with 2 other markers, the Flood of 1771, and Turkey Island (V 5). Located 1 mile east of Nathaniel Bacon (V 32) marker and Curles Neck and Bremo (V 3) marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Flood of 1771 (here, next to this marker); Turkey Island (here, next to this

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007

2. Engagement at Malvern Cliffs Marker

Located alongside The Flood of 1771 and Turkey Island Markers.

marker); Turkey Island Mansion (here, next to this marker); James Crewes (a few steps from this marker); Captain Thomas Harris (approx. 0.4 miles away); Curles Neck and Bremo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathaniel Bacon (approx. half a mile away); Malvern Cliffs (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Curles Neck and Bremo (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Battle of Malvern Hill. Encyclopedia Virginia website entry:
The fighting at Malvern Cliffs was a lead up to the larger battle of Malvern Hill, the last battle in the "Seven Days Battles" around Richmond in 1862. (Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,170 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.