Near Studley in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hanovertown

Grant's Crossing

By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2003

1. Hanovertown Marker

Inscription. A once thriving village which in 1761 by a small vote missed being capital of Virginia. Here on May 27, 1864 the Federal army under Lt. General Grant crossed the Pamunkey in its movement from the Wilderness to the James. Here also crossed Sheridan and Dahlgren in their raids.

Erected by Battlefield Markers Association. (Marker Number 53.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the D.S. Freeman (Richmond Battlefields) marker series.

Location. 37° 41.84′ N, 77° 14.751′ W. Marker is near Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is on River Road 0.9 miles east of Summer Hill Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Studley VA 23162, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River (here, next to this marker); "Hanover Town" (a few steps from this marker); William Latané (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stuart's Ride (approx. 2½ miles away); Nelson’s Crossing (approx. 2.8 miles away); Salem Church/Haw’s Shop

By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2003

2. Hanovertown Marker

(approx. 2.9 miles away); Studley (approx. 3 miles away); Early Airmail Service (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.

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

Categories. • War, US Civil •

Hanovertown Ferry, Va. Pontoon bridges across the Pamunkey, with wagons image. Click for full size.

By Timothy H. O'Sullivan, 1864

3. Hanovertown Ferry, Va. Pontoon bridges across the Pamunkey, with wagons

Library of Congress [LC-B817- 7395]

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,250 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.