Near Fredericksburg in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
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Lincoln's Review
Photographed By Kevin W., January 5, 2008
1. Lincoln's Review Marker
Inscription.
Lincoln's Review. . During the Civil War Chatham saw soldiers of both Northern and Southern armies come and go. The presence of Union troops this far south often attracted the attention of officials in Washington and this vicinity witnessed three reviews between 1862 and 1863. In these fields on May 23, 1862, President Lincoln inspected the command of General Irvin McDowell which had recently arrived here. The scene depicted in this woodcut was a gala review of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac which occurred nearby on April 6, 1863, under the overall command of General Joseph Hooker.
During the Civil War Chatham saw soldiers of both Northern and Southern armies come and go. The presence of Union troops this far south often attracted the attention of officials in Washington and this vicinity witnessed three reviews between 1862 and 1863. In these fields on May 23, 1862, President Lincoln inspected the command of General Irvin McDowell which had recently arrived here. The scene depicted in this woodcut was a gala review of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac which occurred nearby on April 6, 1863, under the overall command of General Joseph Hooker.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 18.546′ N, 77° 27.265′ W. Marker was near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker was on Chatham Lane. Marker is located at Chatham Manor, part of the Fredericksburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg VA 22404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Chatham and the Civil War (here, next to this marker); Chatham (here, next to this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
