Staunton Bridge Action

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 13, 2010

1. Staunton Bridge Action Marker

Inscription. The railroad bridge over Staunton River, nine miles west, was held by a body of Confederate reserves and citizens from Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg counties against Union cavalry raiding to destroy railroads, June 25, 1864. When the Unionists attempted to burn the bridge, they were repulsed. Meanwhile Confederate cavalry attacked from the rear. Thereupon the raiders retreated to Grant's army at Petersburg.

Erected 1934 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-82.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • 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 June 25, 1857.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 51.56′ N, 78° 35.359′ W. Marker was in Wylliesburg, Virginia, in Charlotte County. It was on Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.3 miles north of Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 575

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Barnesville Hwy, Wylliesburg VA 23976, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in 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 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Roanoke Plantation (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Staunton Bridge Action (a few steps from this marker); Paul Carrington (approx. ¼ mile away); The War of 1812 / War of 1812 Opposition — John Randolph (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wylliesburgh (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County (approx. 4 miles away); Carrington's Mill (approx. 6.4 miles away); The Battle of Staunton River Bridge (approx. 6.4

Barnesville Hwy (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 13, 2010

2. Barnesville Hwy (facing south)

miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wylliesburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Staunton Bridge Action".

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Staunton River Bridge. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)

2. Historic Staunton River Foundation & Staunton River Battlefield State Park. (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)
3. Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,435 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.