Peninsular Campaign

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

1. Peninsular Campaign Marker

Inscription. A mile north, at Eltham Landing on the Pamunkey River, Franklin's division of McClellan's army disembarked on May 6, 1862. The next morning the Union troops came in contact with the Confederates retiring toward Richmond. The Confederate wagon trains were in danger; but Gustavus W. Smith drove Franklin back to the river. The action occurred in this vicinity, May 7, 1862.

Erected 1930 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number WO-31.)

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 month for this entry is May 1800.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 31.187′ N, 76° 49.905′ W. Marker was in Eltham, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker was on Eltham Road (Virginia Route 33) 0.1 miles south of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 18600 Eltham Rd, West Point VA 23181, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Peninsula Campaign (here, next to this marker); New Kent County (here, next to this marker); Eltham

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(here, next to this marker); The Brick House (here, next to this marker); Battle of Eltham’s Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Eltham's Landing (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Home of Signer (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eltham.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location titled "Peninsula Campaign".

Peninsular Campaign Marker on Eltham Road. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

2. Peninsular Campaign Marker on Eltham Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on October 8, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.