Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Petersburg
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2007
1. Battle of Petersburg Monument
to Pocahontas Bridge
April 25, 1781
Here was fought the opening engagement of the decisive campaign of the revolution. 1000 American militia under Steuben, Muhlenberg, Dick and House opposed 2500 British under Phillips, Arnold and Abercrombie.
Erected by Frances Bland Randolph Chapter D.A.R. July 1927.
Erected 1927 by Frances Bland Randolph Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1781.
Location. 37° 13.572′ N, 77° 23.308′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. It is on Crater Road (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the Blandford Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blandford Church and Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (here, next to this marker); People's Memorial Cemetery (about 400 feet away); War of 1812 Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Blandford Church (about 500 feet away); Cockade Monument (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Petersburg (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Blandford Church and Cemetery (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Blandford Church (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2007
2. Blandford Church and Cemetery
Blandford Church was present at the time of the Battle of Petersburg. The monument is on the other side of the brick wall seen on the right.
Also see . . . Battle of Petersburg. City of Petersburg. (Submitted on March 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. Gen. Phillips
The monument to General Phillips (Photo No. 3) is not his grave marker. He was buried at night in the churchyard and his grave was never marked. The monument was erected in the churchyard to commemorate his burial but his precise resting place within the yard remains unknown.
— Submitted March 25, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2007
3. Gen. Phillips Monument
British Maj. Gen. William Phillips, who died May 13, 1781, is buried in the churchyard of Blandford Church, just east of the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,007 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on February 28, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
