Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill, December, 1862
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
1. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
"This point, densely wooded when first chosen, became the most important, perhaps, in the entire scene as the position affording the best view of all the field...."
Brig. Gen. W.M. Pendleton,
Lee's Chief of Artillery
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 17.098′ N, 77° 28.573′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Lee Drive 0.1 miles south of Layfayette Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Stop #3 on the Fredericksburg Battlefield driving tour, this marker is located at the top of Lee's Hill, about a 20 minute hike, next to the exhibit shelter, where other markers are located (Lee's Command Post, Near Disaster, and the Lee Hill Stone Marker, as well as those inside the exhibit shelter). 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: Near Disaster (here, next to this marker); Lee's Command Post (here, next to this marker); The Pioneers (here, next to this marker); The Second Battle of Fredericksburg (here, next to this marker); Artillery on Lee's Hill
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on August 18, 2015.)
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
2. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
This is the Lee Hill marker inside the exhibit shelter
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
3. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
Marker is located on the far left
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
4. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
Tour stop #3 sign
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
5. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
This marker in the database sits at the beginning of the trail that leads to the top of Lee's Hill
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
6. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
As you begin your hike up the hill you will pass by this marker on your left
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
7. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
View from Lee's Hill to the right of this marker and directly over the Lee's Command Post marker to the right of it.
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
8. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
The cannon on Lee's Hill as well as the Lee's Hill stone marker in the background.
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
9. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
Lee's Hill stone marker that sets behind the cannon
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 19, 2008
10. The Battle of Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill Marker
This is a guiding stone next to the markers that gives Lee's Hill and Fredericksburg's relevance to the main cities of the Civil War.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
