Near Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Fredericksburg Campaign

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

1. Fredericksburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. December 13, 1862. “Lee’s War Horse,” Longstreet, easily beat off repeated attacks against Marye’s Heights to the northward. Meanwhile, here in the Hamilton’s Crossing sector “Stonewall” Jackson had more trouble, but his defense in depth saved the day. The gallant thrust by Reynolds’ Corps failed because Union commanding general Burnside at the last minute ordered a small effort, though his officers had counseled a major attack. Lack of immediate and heavy support plus the resilience of the Confederates ruined Federal chances.

Erected 1958 by United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1862.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 38° 14.895′ N, 77° 26.132′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker is on Lee Drive, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the end of Lee Drive in the Fredericksburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22408, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Jackson Holds Prospect Hill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also

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named Fredericksburg Campaign (here, next to this marker); Dead Horse Hill (here, next to this marker); Jackson (here, next to this marker); Hamilton's Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton's Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); A Southern Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Meade Pyramid (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Regarding Fredericksburg Campaign. This marker was replaced by one named "Dead Horse Hill" (see nearby markers).

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

2. Fredericksburg Campaign Marker

Artist's conception of the Union attack against this Confederate position December 13, 1862 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

3. Artist's conception of the Union attack against this Confederate position December 13, 1862

Map of the Battle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W.

4. Map of the Battle

Artist's concept of the Union attack on this Confederate position December 13, 1862 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, circa 1985

5. Artist's concept of the Union attack on this Confederate position December 13, 1862

Modern day "Confederate" view of the Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

6. Modern day "Confederate" view of the Battlefield

Distant view of the Confederate position, from the nearby Southern Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

7. Distant view of the Confederate position, from the nearby Southern Memorial Marker

Compass Rose at this site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., December 9, 2007

8. Compass Rose at this site.

Many of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Battlefields have a compass rose on the site. For the perspective of the visitor, they list direction and distance to other significant locations.

Fredericksburg Campaign Vintage Postcard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cards Unlimited Inc ; Sidney King Painting, Fredericksburg National Cemetery

9. Fredericksburg Campaign Vintage Postcard

The Defense of Marye's Heights, December 13, 1862

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 9. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.