Near Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Reams Station
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 22, 2008
1. The Battle of Reams Station - Oak Grove Church Marker
Caught between two armies during the Battle of Reams Station, the little church served as a hospital for Union troops until they could be removed to their own lines. During the battle, the church received extensive damage. Parishioners filed a claim for damages with the federal government and received $750 which they used to move the damaged building across the road to this location.
Here, after a second story was added, the building served as a general store for many years. Meanwhile the parishioners built a new church where this one used to stand. It is still active today.
Erected by Civil War Preservation Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 5.654′ N, 77°
this page online
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Second Battle Of Reams Station (a few steps from this marker); North Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Second Battle Of Reams Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fighting At Reams Station (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Second Battle Of Reams Station (about 600 feet away); Ream's Station (about 700 feet away); Second Battle of Reams Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Reams Station (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
More about this marker. The background of the marker is a set of photos
Also see . . .
1. Reams Station. National Park Service site detailing the phases of the battle. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Reams Station Preservation Efforts. The Civil War Preservation Trust continues their work ensuring the battlefield at Reams Station is preserved. This site offers not only maps and additional information about the battle, but "clean" copies of the markers on site. Look on the right under Slideshows for the Reams Station Interpretive Trail. (Submitted on November 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 22, 2008
3. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Wayside
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 22, 2008
4. Oak Grove United Methodist Church
The original church was a landmark in the June 22 skirmish, the June 29 battle, and the August 25 battle around Reams Station. A new church was built on the foundation of the wartime church. When the new church was built, planks from the original showed musket ball holes and embedded canister balls.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,520 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
