Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Earthworks
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 18.54′ N, 77° 37.86′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Hooker Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8417 Hooker Dr, Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chancellorsville Campaign (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Chancellorsville Campaign (about 500 feet away); Chancellorsville (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chancellorsville Intersection (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chancellorsville Home of Mrs. Sanford Chancellor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civilians in the Crossfire (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chancellor Slaves (approx. 0.2 miles away); Climactic Struggle (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Regarding Union Earthworks. This is one of several markers for the Battle of Chancellorsville at the Chancellorsville Intersection, scene of considerable fighting in the battle. See the Chancellorsville Intersection Virtual Tour by Markers in the links section for a listing of related markers on the tour.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Chancellorsville. National Park Service site. (Submitted on November 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Chancellorsville Intersection Virtual Tour by Markers. The Chancellorsville Intersection portion of the battlefield (stop three on the driving tour of the battlefield) includes markers at the intersection of the historic Plank and Ely's Ford Roads. Considerable fighting occurred here on May 3, 1863. (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.