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

Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2007

1. Route to White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill Marker

White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill were part of the Seven Days Battles of June-July, 1862.

Inscription. After crossing the Chickahominy River to the north at Grapevine Bridge, portions of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s retreating Union army destroyed the bridge and moved southeast along this road on 28 June 1862. After rebuilding the bridge the next day, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. (“Stonewall”) Jackson’s command (which included his own division and those of Generals Richard S. Ewell, William H.C. Whiting, and Daniel H. Hill) began crossing early in the morning of 30 June. Under orders to clear the enemy from the woods south of the Chickahominy and to follow McClellan’s retreating army, Jackson’s men captured numerous prisoners as they advanced along this road.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • 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 28, 1862.

Location. 37° 31.695′ N, 77° 16.14′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. It is on Meadow Road (County Route 156), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, 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

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within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Savage's Station (here, next to this marker); Savage Station (here, next to this marker); Battle For The Rails (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Savage's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Trent House (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

Other markers no longer nearby. McClellan’s Withdrawal (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Seven Days Battles (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of Savage’s Station (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); McClellan's Third Line (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Trent House (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Peninsular Campaign

Markers at Savage's Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2006

2. Markers at Savage's Station

This is one of several markers located in the Savage's Station area.

. (Submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,953 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.