Near Elko, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Seven Days' Battles
White Oak Swamp
Photographed by Jeff Dawes, October 29, 2026
1. Seven Days' Battles Marker
After the Battle of Savage's Station on 29 June 1862, the rear quard of the Union Army of the Potomac continued its withdrawal toward the James River, passing through White Oak Swamp and destroying the bridge here. Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, in pursuit, arrived here on 30 June to find Union Brig. Gen. William B. Franklin holding the high ground to the south with artillery and about 25,000 men. Jackson launched an artillery attack shortly before 2 p.m., lasting several hours. Meanwhile, Confederate forces attacked the Union column at Glendale, two miles southwest of here. Failing to force a passage through White Oak Swamp that day, Jackson crossed early on 1 July.
Erected 2026 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number PA-152.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1862.
Location. 37° 28.153′ N, 77° 12.553′ W. Marker is near Elko in , Virginia. It is on Elko Road (Virginia Route 156) north of Hughes Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: White Oak Swamp (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named White Oak Swamp (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.7 miles away); Decoy Airfield (approx. 1.4 miles away); Elko Community Center (approx. 1.7 miles away); 1896 Engineer Aviation Battalion Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Riddell's Shop (approx. 2.1 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Seven Days Battles (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with
Photographed by Jeff Dawes, October 29, 2026
2. Seven Days' Battles Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2026. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2026.
