Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

1. Andrew Atkinson Humphreys Monument

Inscription. (Front):
Erected
by
Pennsylvania
to
commemorate
the charge of
General
Humphreys'
Division
Fifth Corps· On
Marye's Heights
Fredericksburg
Virginia
December·13·1862

134th 129th 126th 91st
131st 133rd 123rd 155th
Penna · Vol · Inf

Brigadier General
Andrew Atkinson Humphreys
Third Division·Fifth Army Corps

(Left):
First Brigade
Brig·Gen·E·B·Tyler

134th Regiment
Col·Edward O'Brien

129th Regiment
Col·Jacob G· Frick

126th Regiment
Col·Ames G· Elden
Lt·Col·Watson Rowe

91st Regiment
Col·E·M·Grecory

Pennsylvania
Volunteer
Infantry

(Right):
Second Brigade
Col·P·H·Allaback
131st Regiment
Commanding

131st Regiment
Lt·Col·WM·B·Shavt

133rd Regiment
Col·F·B·Speakman

123rd Regiment
Col·John

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B·Clark

155th Regiment
Col·Edward J·Allen
Pennsylvania
Volunteer
Infantry

Erected by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 17.567′ N, 77° 28.145′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Sunken Road 0.1 miles north of Lafayette Boulevard (Virginia Highway 1), on the right when traveling south. Located in the Fredericksburg National Cemetery, near the Fredericksburg battlefield visitor center. The Sunken Road is closed to vehicle traffic. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg

Front Inscription on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

2. Front Inscription on Monument

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 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: Col. Joseph A. Moesch (within shouting

Left Side Inscription of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

3. Left Side Inscription of Monument

distance of this marker); 127th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Second Battle of Fredericksburg (about 300 feet away); Parker's Battery (about 400 feet away); Fredericksburg National Cemetery (about 400 feet away); The Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac (about 400 feet away); Willis Hill Cemetery (about 400 feet away); The Sunken Road (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Andrew A. Humphreys.

Right Side Inscription on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

4. Right Side Inscription on Monument

The story of Humphreys' Civil War service is really a story of the Army of the Potomac. From his early service on General McClellan's staff to the end of the war commanding II Corps, Humphreys was with the Army in every major battle, and very much every step of the way. (Submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Humphreys the Engineer. Beyond his Civil War service, Humphreys was a notable engineer, commanding the Corps of Engineers. However Humphreys was involved in a heated and public dispute with James Eads over several Mississippi River projects. (Submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Andrew Atkinson Humphreys image. Click for full size.

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5. Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,251 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.