Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fredericksburg Campaign
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 25, 2008
1. Fredericksburg Campaign Marker
The marker was damaged by a storm in the spring of 2008. As markers of this series are being replaced by more modern types with images and maps, it is likely this marker will not be repaired.
December 13, 1862. This is Hamilton's Crossing, the crossing of the Old Mine Road over the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. Since the railroad was threatened from here to Fredericksburg by long range Federal cannon, Hamilton's Crossing became the railhead in the winter of 1862-63. A Confederate village of supply tents and sheds grew up at this point. Jackson's reserves lay along the Mine Road during the battle of 1862, and from this area his corps marched toward Chancellorsville on April 30, 1863.
Erected by United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1877.
Location. 38° 14.637′ N, 77° 26.074′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker can be reached from Mine Road (County Route 636), on the right when traveling east. Located at the end of a trail from Prospect Hill, stop six of the driving tour of Fredericksburg Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22408, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamilton's Crossing (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hamilton's Crossing (approx. ¼ mile away); Dead Horse Hill
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Also see . . .
1. Hamilton's Crossing, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on December 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Photos of the Marker Before the Damage. Several photos from Civil War Album show the marker before the damage. (Submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 25, 2008
2. Tree Fells a Marker
A metal sign nearby with a map of the battle area was also damaged.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 25, 2008
3. Hamilton's Crossing
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 25, 2009
4. Park Map also Damaged
A nearby marker with a map of the park was also damaged by the storm.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 25, 2009
5. Close Up of the Park Map
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
