Near Spotsylvania Courthouse in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury)
Photographed By Kevin W., November 18, 2007
1. Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) Marker
Inscription.
Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury). . On 19 May 1864 Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell attacked Brig. Gen. Robert O. Tyler's heavy artillery division on the Union right flank near the Harris farm, Bloomsbury, about one-quarter mile northwest. Newly arrived from the forts protecting Washington, D.C., the inexperienced "heavies" fought as infantry and stubbornly held their ground. At dark Ewell withdrew, ending the last major engagement of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. The Confederates suffered 900 casualties at the Harris farm, the Federals about 1,500. Two days later, the Union army marched to the North Anna River as Grant maneuvered south toward Richmond.
On 19 May 1864 Confederate forces commanded by Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell attacked Brig. Gen. Robert O. Tyler's heavy artillery division on the Union right flank near the Harris farm, Bloomsbury, about one-quarter mile northwest. Newly arrived from the forts protecting Washington, D.C., the inexperienced "heavies" fought as infantry and stubbornly held their ground. At dark Ewell withdrew, ending the last major engagement of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. The Confederates suffered 900 casualties at the Harris farm, the Federals about 1,500. Two days later, the Union army marched to the North Anna River as Grant maneuvered south toward Richmond.
Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number EM-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 May 19, 1864.
Location. 38° 13.774′ N, 77° 33.758′ W. Marker is near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 208) 0 miles Bloomsbury Lane (County Route 1470), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spotsylvania VA 22553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) destroyed on December 20, 2014. Sadly the historic house and outbuildings were completely destroyed by the private owners. (Submitted on March 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By Kevin W., November 18, 2007
2. Engagement at Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) Marker
Photographed By John F. Cummings III, March 24, 2010
3. Harris Farm (Bloomsbury) House
Courtesy of John F. Cummings III at http://spotsylvaniacw.blogspot.com
Photographed By John F. Cummings III, March 24, 2010
4. Side view of Harris Farm (Bloomsbury)
Courtesy of John F. Cummings III at http://spotsylvaniacw.blogspot.com
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
