Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
15th Reg’t. N. J. Vol’s
Photographed By Kevin W., November 10, 2007
1. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
(South face): To commemorate the services of the 15th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Colonel William H. Penrose, U.S.A., engaged two hours on this line of battle on the Federal side.
May 3rd, 1863.
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Loss:
41 killed, 109 wounded, 4 missing.
(East face): The survivors of the 15th New Jersey Regiment honor the memory of their comrades. Who bore themselves bravely in this contest, and bear witness to the valor of the men who opposed them on this field.
(North face): Dedicated to national unity and perpetual peace.
(West face): Erected by the State of New Jersey, under authority of an act of the legislature of 1908, introduced by Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuyser.
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Commissioners appointed by Governeor John Franklin Fort. Honorable John F.Dryder, Chairman; Sergeant William H. Cawley; General Joseph W. Plume; Private Albert W. Whitehead; John S. Gibson. Private Henry H. Hoffman.
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Sergeant William N. H. Wyckoff, Treas.
Private Stephen W. Gordon, Sec,y.
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Thomas Manson and Son, Red Bank, N. J., Builders
Erected 1908 by the State of New Jersey.
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Location. 38° 17.465′ N, 77° 31.667′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is at the intersection of Plank Road (Virginia Route 3) and Heatherstone Drive, on the right when traveling west on Plank Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 Heatherstone Dr, Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 23rd Regt., N. J. Vols. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Salem Church (approx. ¼ mile away); From Church to Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Salem Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Salem Church (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Salem Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Refuge from Horror (approx. ¼ mile away); Salem Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Regarding 15th Reg’t. N. J. Vol’s. This is one of five stops at Salem Church related to the Battle of Chancellorsville. See the Salem Church Virtual Tour by Markers in the links section for a listing of related markers on the tour.
Also see . . .
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2. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker - East Face
1. Salem Church Virtual Tour by Markers. The Salem Church site, surrounded by modern development, was an important site in the later stages of the Battle and Campaign of Chancellorsville. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Salem Church Walking Trail. National Park Service guide. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. The 15th New Jersey Monument. Calling it the "smothered monument," author and historian Michael Aubrecht explores the area around the monument and discusses the action around Salem Church during the battle. (Submitted on April 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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3. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker - North Face
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4. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker - West Face
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5. 15th Reg't, N. J. Vol's Marker
This photograph is taken from the left turn lane from Plank Road (Va. Route 3) onto Heatherstone Drive, showing how much modern business and transportation has encroached upon this monument.
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6. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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7. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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8. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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9. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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10. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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11. 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
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12. 25th Regt. N.J. Volunteer Veteran Association
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13. Rededication of 15th Reg't, New Jersey Vol's Marker
May 16, 1964
Civil War Centennial Commission
State of New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
Governor
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,590 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
