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

McClellan’s Second Line

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. McClellan’s Second Line Marker

Seven Pines National Cemetery can be seen behind the marker in this photo.

Inscription. Here, at Seven Pines, was McClellan’s second and main line of defense. The Confederates under D. H. Hill, having taken the first line, attacked this position, held by Casey and Couch reinforced by Kearny, May 31, 1862. The battle was bitterly contested until Longstreet sent in fresh troops. The Union line was broken; the Unionists fell back a mile and a half to the east.

Erected 1933 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1829.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 31.222′ N, 77° 18.132′ W. Marker was in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker was at the intersection of East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) and East Nine Mile Road (Virginia Route 33), on the right when traveling west on East Williamsburg Road. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of East Williamsburg Road and E Nine Mile Road, next to Seven Pines National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 400 East Williamsburg Road, Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. half a mile away); Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of the First Public Library in Henrico County (approx. 0.6 miles away); McClellan’s First Line (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Battlefield of Seven Pines (approx. ¾ mile away); Sandston (approx. 0.8 miles away); Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandston.

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Also see . . .
1. Seven Pines. CWSAC Battle Summaries website. (Submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Seven Pines. Detailed information of the Seven Pines battle. (Submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of Seven Pines. This is one of several markers describing the actions of May 31 - June 1, 1862. (Submitted on May 1, 2009.)

Photographed By Forest McDermott, October 7, 2009

2. McClellan’s Second Line Marker

At the intersection of Routes 60 and 33, next to the National Cemetery for Seven Pines.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,376 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on April 20, 2022, by James Dean of Chesterfield, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 18, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.