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

Union Soldiers View

Photographed By Kevin W., January 5, 2008

1. Union Soldiers View Marker

Inscription. Union soldiers and officers gazing upon Fredericksburg from this spot in 1862 saw many of the same landmarks visible today. The skyline of this peaceful river town, population 4,500 in 1860, is still dominated by the three steeples of City Hall and the Episcopal and Baptist Churches. The Rappahannock River which served as a source of power, a transportation artery, and a military obstacle in the 19th century, flows from right to left along its journey from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Chesapeake Bay. To the west of Fredericksburg lies the high ground known as Marye's Heights upon which Robert E. Lee posted his gray-clad forces, eager to meet the Union army on the battlefield Burnside had chosen. Following reckless and unsuccessful assaults at the base of those heights on December 13, many hundreds of soldiers from both sides would never gaze upon this or any other earthly vista again.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1771.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 38° 18.491′ N, 77° 27.367′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can

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be reached from Chatham Lane. Marker is located at Chatham Manor, part of the Fredericksburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Fredericksburg Campaign (here, next to this marker); Beleaguered Town (here, next to this marker); Bombardment (here, next to this marker); Pontoon Bridges (a few steps from this marker); Between Battles (a few steps from this marker); A Bloody Crossing (a few steps from this marker); A “Picture of Desolation” (within shouting distance of this marker); Sow…Tend…Harvest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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

Photographed By Kevin W., January 5, 2008

2. Union Soldiers View Marker

The placement of this artillery piece is for illustrative purposes only. During the Civil War, artillery emplacements were placed away from the Chatham Manor in order to reduce its priority as a Confederate artillery target.

Modern View near marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., January 5, 2008

3. Modern View near marker

Union soldiers March 1863 view from farther down river image. Click for more information.

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4. Union soldiers March 1863 view from farther down river

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 1,167 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 14, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.