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

Frazier's Farm

or Glendale Battlefield

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

1. Frazier's Farm Marker

Inscription. Here, on the Charles City Road, the Confederate forces of Major General Benjamin Huger in their attempt to intercept the Federal withdrawal to the James opened with artillery the Battle of Frazier's Farm, June 30, 1862.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Freeman Markers (Richmond Battlefields) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1972.

Location. 37° 26.932′ N, 77° 14.286′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Charles City Road, 0.3 miles north of Darbytown Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5939 Charles City Rd, Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seven Days Battles (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Frazier's Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riddell's Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days’ Battles (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different

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marker also named Frazier's Farm (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The battle of Glendale or Frazier's Farm by markers

Also see . . . Battle of Glendale. The Civil War Preservation Trust site discussing recent efforts to preserve portions of the battlefield. Site offers maps and other information about the battle. (Submitted on December 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Freeman Markers, Richmond Battlefield Parks Corporation, Douglas Southall Freeman

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2003

2. Frazier's Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,893 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.