Sheridan Maneuvers East

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 6, 2012

1. Sheridan Maneuvers East Marker

Inscription. In 1864, Brook Road provided the most direct avenue of approach from the north for Union cavalry raids on Richmond. After defeating Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry at Yellow Tavern, four miles north of here, on 11 May 1864, Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan penetrated Richmond's outer defensive line on the heights above Brook Run, a half mile north. Advancing southward on Brook Road, Sheridan's force encountered Richmond's inner defensive line, near present-day Union Theological Seminary. There he met strong resistance from a combined force of regular infantry and local defense troops. On the morning of 12 May, Sheridan moved his force to the northeast and retired across the Chickahominy River.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-3.)

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 May 11, 1864.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 36.152′ N, 77° 27.26′ W. Marker was near

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Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It was on Brook Road (U.S. 1) north of Azalea Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Adèle Goodman Clark (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill Episcopal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brook Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richmond Defences (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart's Ride (approx. 0.6 miles away); Outer Fortifications

Brook Rd (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 6, 2012

2. Brook Rd (facing south)

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Gabriel’s Insurrection (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Stuart's Ride (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.