Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Fredericksburg

Photographed by Kevin W., January 12, 2008

1. Battle of Fredericksburg Marker

Inscription. December 13, 1862 the Confederates under Lee defeated the Federals under Burnside in a sanguinary conflict marked by extraordinary bravery on both sides. In a series of gallant charges the Federal army sustained heavy losses and Burnside was forced to recross the Rappahannock.

Erected 1927 by Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Chapters, U.D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Markers Association, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1864.

Location. 38° 17.831′ N, 77° 28.136′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Hanover Street near Sunken Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

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 of this marker: 1822 (a few steps from this marker); c. 1840 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ebert House and Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Brompton (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Kirkland Monument (about 300 feet away); Sunken Road (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The "Angel of Marye's Heights" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg Campaign (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Angel of Marye's Heights (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Kevin W., January 12, 2008

2. Battle of Fredericksburg Marker

Sunken Road and the Kirkland Monument are in the background.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 12, 2008

3. Battle of Fredericksburg Marker

Looking west down Hanover Street.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

4. Battle of Fredericksburg Marker

As seen from the Sunken Road trail.

Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2006

5. Battlefield Markers Association, Western Division (1929)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,935 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.