Near Fredericksburg in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mud March
1. Mud March Marker
Inscription.
Mud March. . In early January 1863, General Ambrose E. Burnside strategized to out-flank Confederate forces by crossing the Rappahannock at Bank’s Ford, well upstream of Fredericksburg. His advance was brought to an abrupt halt when a vicious winter storm settled in for days and pounded his troops with wind and rain. With two divisions and 150 artillery pieces stuck firm in cold, ankle high mud, Burnside reluctantly retreated back to Stafford from the Greenbank area of Celebrate Virginia. This famous “Mud March,” as it came to be known, proved to be Burnside’s final act of command.
In early January 1863, General Ambrose E. Burnside strategized to out-flank Confederate forces by crossing the Rappahannock at Bank’s Ford, well upstream of Fredericksburg. His advance was brought to an abrupt halt when a vicious winter storm settled in for days and pounded his troops with wind and rain. With two divisions and 150 artillery pieces stuck firm in cold, ankle high mud, Burnside reluctantly retreated back to Stafford from the Greenbank area of Celebrate Virginia. This famous “Mud March,” as it came to be known, proved to be Burnside’s final act of command.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 38° 20.176′ N, 77° 31.127′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Celebrate Virginia Parkway and Bolivar Point Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Bolivar Point Ln, Fredericksburg VA 22406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Winter storm pummels Union forces & Mud March misery
4. Mud March Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., February 15, 2023
5. Mud March Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2013. 5. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
