Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sheridan Maneuvers East
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 6, 2012
1. Sheridan Maneuvers East Marker
Inscription.
Sheridan Maneuvers East. . In 1864, Brook Road provided the most direct avenue of approach from the north for Union cavalry raids on Richmond. After defeating Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry at Yellow Tavern, four miles north of here, on 11 May 1864, Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan penetrated Richmond's outer defensive line on the heights above Brook Run, a half mile north. Advancing southward on Brook Road, Sheridan's force encountered Richmond's inner defensive line, near present-day Union Theological Seminary. There he met strong resistance from a combined force of regular infantry and local defense troops. On the morning of 12 May, Sheridan moved his force to the northeast and retired across the Chickahominy River.
In 1864, Brook Road provided the most direct avenue of approach from the north for Union cavalry raids on Richmond. After defeating Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry at Yellow Tavern, four miles north of here, on 11 May 1864, Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan penetrated Richmond's outer defensive line on the heights above Brook Run, a half mile north. Advancing southward on Brook Road, Sheridan's force encountered Richmond's inner defensive line, near present-day Union Theological Seminary. There he met strong resistance from a combined force of regular infantry and local defense troops. On the morning of 12 May, Sheridan moved his force to the northeast and retired across the Chickahominy River.
Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-3.)
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 date for this entry is May 11, 1864.
Location. 37° 36.152′ N, 77° 27.26′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Brook Road (U.S. 1) north of Azalea Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
