Mechanicsville in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sheridan's Raid
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-8.)
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 14, 1864.
Location. 37° 36.72′ N, 77° 22.678′ W. Marker is in Mechanicsville, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Atlee Road and Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, on the right when traveling south on Atlee Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicsville VA 23111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mechanicsville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Seven Days Battles (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days’ Battles (approx. 0.8 miles away); WWII Memorial Wall (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Seven Days Battles (approx. 1.3 miles away); Beaver Dam Creek (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles (approx. 1˝ miles away); Hanover County / Henrico County (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mechanicsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.