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

Stuart's Riders Skirt Ashland

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009

1. Stuart's Riders Skirt Ashland Marker

Inscription. On the afternoon of 12 June 1862, Confederate Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart's column passed here on a mission to gather intelligence about Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac. Riding northeast toward the Richmond, Fredericksburg, & Potomac Railroad and bypassing Ashland to avoid discovery, the expedition ended its first day without seeing any Federals. The next day, Stuart surprised Union cavalry near Hanover Court House and encountered the army's rear elements at Old Church and Tunstall's Station. Less than two weeks later, part of Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's army camped here around Independence Church en route to the Seven Days' Battles.

Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-121.)

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 June 12, 1862.

Location. 37° 46.706′ N, 77° 31.204′ W. Marker is near Ashland, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Blanton Road (County Route 666) and West Patrick Henry Road (Virginia Highway 54), on the right when traveling north on Blanton Road. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland VA 23005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rev. Alexander G. Brown D.D. (approx. 2.4 miles away); Blackwell House (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Blanton House (approx. 2½ miles away); Ashland (approx. 2½ miles away); Railroad Company Sees Potential For A Town Among The Slash Pines (approx. 2½ miles away); Randolph-Macon College (approx. 2½ miles away); Downtown Business Growth Fuels Ashland Expansion (approx. 2½ miles away); Town Of Ashland Historic District (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Facing north on Blanton Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009

2. Facing north on Blanton Road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.