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

Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

1. Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek Marker

Inscription. By late May 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker, likely concerned over a possible attack to cut off or capture his supply depot at Aquia Landing, adjusted his lines. Four additional batteries were built in the 11th Corps area south of the Accokeek. This battery had two gun-shelves for artillery, 216 linear feet of parapet, a 56’ long zig-zag trench and they blockhouse. The fortification with ideally positioned to repel a Confederate force should it attack the 11th Corps via the Potomac Church Road or bridge to the north.

Erected 2013 by Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.

Location. 38° 23.687′ N, 77° 24.196′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from Mount Hope Church Road (County Route 677) 1.2 miles west of Brooke Road (County Route 608). Located in Stafford Civil War Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Stafford VA 22554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Eleventh Corps Artillery (a few steps from this marker); The Daniel Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quarrying the Stone (about 400 feet away); Potomac Church Road

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(about 400 feet away); Eleventh Corps Encampment Area (about 500 feet away); Union Infantry Winter Camp (about 500 feet away); Sandstone Quarry (about 500 feet away); Union Army Winter Camp Remains (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.

Also see . . . Stafford Civil War Park. (Submitted on November 25, 2013.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

2. Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek Marker

3-inch Ordnance Rifle (replica) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

3. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle (replica)

Photographed By Kevin W., May 5, 2013

4. 3. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle (replica)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on January 29, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.