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

Seven Days Battles

Malvern Hill

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

1. Seven Days Battles Marker

Inscription. Here from east to west, Berdan’s sharpshooters of Morell’s division were strung out in the afternoon of July 1, 1862. Their rapid and accurate fire harassed the Confederates as they emerged from the woods and charged up the hill.

Erected 1932 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number PA-220.)

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 July 1, 1863.

Location. 37° 24.884′ N, 77° 14.946′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Willis Church Road (Virginia Route 156) just south of Carter Mill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9051 Willis Church 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. A different marker also named Seven Days Battles (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Battlefield Landmark (about 500 feet away); The West House (about 500 feet away); The Battle of Malvern Hill (about 500 feet away); Artillery’s Terrible Effect (about 500 feet away); Union Firepower

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(about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (about 700 feet away); Southern Valor vs. Union Firepower (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. Malvern Hill. CWSAC Battle Summaries. (Submitted on January 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Malvern Hill Battlefield Podcast. National Park Service website. (Submitted on January 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. The Seven Days Battle. HistoryCentral.com website. (Submitted on January 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 21, 2010

2. Seven Days Battles Marker

Malvern Hill Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

3. Malvern Hill Battlefield

The Confederates advanced across these fields on July 1, 1862 as Berdan’s sharpshooters attempted to hold them back.

Union Artillery on Malvern Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2007

4. Union Artillery on Malvern Hill

The charging Confederates were headed in the direction of the Union Artillery at the crest of Malvern Hill. These cannons are located within sight of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,349 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.