Near Spotsylvania Courthouse in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil War Earthworks
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
1. Civil War Earthworks Marker
Federal soldiers of the 12th Corps built these earthworks on May 1, 1863. "Stonewall" Jackson's flank attack the following day placed them in Confederate hands. At about 6:00 a.m. on May 3, North Carolinians under William Dorsey Pender and Georgians commanded by Edward L. Thomas left the safety of these trenches to attack the Union line about ˝ mile east of here, behind you as you face this sign.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1830.
Location. 38° 18.735′ N, 77° 39.051′ W. Marker is near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker can be reached from Bullock Road. Located at trail stop one on the Chancellorsville History Trail, at the Chancellorsville Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9001 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania VA 22553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wilderness of Spotsylvania County (within shouting distance of this marker); Chancellorsville Campaign (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Chancellorsville Campaign (about 400 feet away); a different
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Photographed By Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
2. Trail Stop One
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
3. Section of Earthworks
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
4. Earthwork Section
Between field fortifications erected during two major campaigns, the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park offers some of the best preserved earthworks in Central Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,777 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
