Near Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Green Springs
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
1. Green Springs Marker
Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-208.)
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 June 10, 2006.
Location. 38° 5.136′ N, 78° 6.686′ W. Marker is near Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. Marker is at the intersection of Spotswood Trail (U.S. 33) and Dunkum Store Road (County Route 636), on the right when traveling west on Spotswood Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisa VA 23093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ogg Farm (approx. 1.6 miles away); Battle of Trevillians (approx. 3 miles away); Battle of Trevilians (approx. 3 miles away); Trevilian Station Battle (approx. 3.1 miles away); Custer's First Last Stand (approx. 3.2 miles away); Custer Rescued (approx. 3.2 miles away); Bibb's Crossroads (approx. 3.4 miles away); Netherland Tavern (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.
Regarding Green Springs.
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Also see . . .
1. Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation. This site is associated with the Battle of Trevilian Station. The Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation offers a self-guided driving tour of the area. (Submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Green Springs Rural Historic District. (PDF) In addition to the Civil War history, Green Springs is noted on the National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Battle of Trevilian Station Virtual Tour by Markers. A set markers that document the Battle of Trevilian Station, June 11-12, 1864. The order of appearance is generally aligned to the National Park Service and Trevilian Station Foundation driving tours. (Submitted on January 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
2. Green Springs Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008
3. Green Springs Railroad Crossing
Hampton was guarding the Central Railroad in the vicinity of Green Springs from Federal cavalry under General Philip Sheridan. Sheridan had struck out from Cold Harbor, Virginia earlier with the intention of destroying the Central Virginia and connections between Richmond and Charlottesville.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,879 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
