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

Battlefield Burials

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

1. Battlefield Burials Marker

Inscription. The depressions to the right of the trail probably represent former graves of Confederate soldiers. The dead of both armies received hasty battlefield burials. Most were disinterred after the war, with the Union dead going to Glendale National Cemetery and the Confederate dead probably being removed to Richmond.

These woods are historic. They and the small stream that you crossed offered welcome shelter to Confederate soldiers. Several brigades, mostly under the command of General John B. Magruder, advanced up the slope and subsequently fell back into these woods while Union artillerists threw shells into the treetops.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 25.206′ N, 77° 15.048′ W. Marker is near Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Carters Mill Road and Willis Church Road (Virginia Highway 156), on the right when traveling north on Carters Mill Road. Located in the Malvern Hill Battlefield Unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Madness" (within shouting distance of this marker); Malvern Hill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Futility

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(about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Confederate Futility (about 700 feet away); Outgunned (about 700 feet away); Historic Farm Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Confederate High Water Mark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Willis Church Parsonage (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.

Malvern Hill - CWPT image. Click for more information.

2. Malvern Hill - CWPT

Civil War Preservation Trust's efforts to preserve portions of the battlefield.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

3. Battlefield Burials Marker

Depression in the Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

4. Depression in the Ground

Stream Mentioned on the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

5. Stream Mentioned on the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.