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

Malvern Hill Trail

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 6, 2011

1. Malvern Hill Trail Marker

Inscription. This one-and-a-half mile trail reveals one of the best preserved battlefields in the nation. More than a dozen signs describe the landscape, the progress of the battle, and its various landmarks. Parking lots at the crest of Malvern Hill and at the Parsonage ruins provide access points.

If you begin at the Parsonage, you will walk the disastrous Confederate assault in the footsteps of the participants before reaching the Union line and circling back past the West House. If you start your walk at the crest of the hill, among the now-silent Federal cannon, you will experience the strength of the position before walking the route of the Confederate attacks.

Erected 2011 by Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1862.

Location. 37° 25.086′ N, 77° 14.811′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can be reached from Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.2 miles north of Carters Mill Road. Marker is in the Malvern Hill Unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9175 Willis Church Road, 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. Twilight Action (a few steps from this marker); Methodist Parsonage

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Commences (within shouting distance of this marker); Willis Church Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gathering Storm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Malvern Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Infantry Against Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of Malvern Hill (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.

More about this marker. On the bottom is an image with the caption, "This 1800s woodcut emphasized the role of artillery at Malvern Hill."

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location titled "Battle of Malvern Hill Trail".

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Malvern Hill. Richmond National Battlefield Park (Submitted on September 7, 2011.)

2. Malvern Hill Battlefield Podcast. Richmond National Battlefield Park (Submitted on September 7, 2011.)

3. Malvern Hill.

Malvern Hill Trail Map image. Click for full size.

September 6, 2011

2. Malvern Hill Trail Map

Civil War Trust (Submitted on September 7, 2011.)

Parsonage Parking Lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 6, 2011

3. Parsonage Parking Lot

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.