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

Frazier's Farm

or Glendale Battlefield

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

1. Frazier's Farm Marker

Inscription. Here, on the Charles City Road, the Confederate forces of Major General Benjamin Huger in their attempt to intercept the Federal withdrawal to the James opened with artillery the Battle of Frazier's Farm, June 30, 1862.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1862.

Location. 37° 26.932′ N, 77° 14.286′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Charles City Road 0.3 miles north of Darbytown Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5939 Charles City Rd, 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

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: Battle of Glendale (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Glendale (about 800 feet away); Seven Days Battles (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Frazier's Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riddell's Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The battle of Glendale or Frazier's Farm by markers

Also see . . . Battle of Glendale. The Civil War Preservation Trust site discussing recent efforts to preserve portions of the battlefield. Site offers maps and other information about the battle. (Submitted on December 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

2. Frazier's Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,863 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on October 19, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.