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

Southern Valor vs. Union Firepower

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 6, 2011

1. Southern Valor vs. Union Firepower Marker

Inscription.
“The battle, with all its melancholy results, proved, however, that the Confederate infantry and Federal artillery, side by side on the same field need fear no foe on earth.” Confederate General D. H. Hill

As dusk approached on July 1, massed Confederate infantry made one last grand advance. Victory or defeat in the last battle of the Seven Days awaited its outcome. Dozens of Federal cannon opened fire, blasting huge gaps in the Southern ranks. Thousands fought and fell within yards of one another. But for Lee’s troops, courage alone was not enough. The Federal gunners, supported by advancing infantry, held firm. McClellan’s army had survived.

Erected 2011 by Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1924.

Location. 37° 24.774′ N, 77° 14.99′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. It can be reached from Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.2 miles north of Willis Church Road (County Road 606). 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 walking distance

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of this marker: Malvern Hill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Malvern Hill (a few steps from this marker); A Splendid Field of Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield of Malvern Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Firepower (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Days Battles (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The West House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.

Other markers no longer nearby. Richmond Battlefield (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Last Day (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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

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

Union Position on Malvern Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 6, 2011

2. Union Position on Malvern Hill

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 856 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.