Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Parker's Battery

May 3, 1863

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 25, 2008

1. Parker's Battery Monument

Inscription. In this vicinity the men of Parker's Confederate Battery (the "Boy Company") under Lt. J. Thompson Brown fought two guns, twice gallantly assisting in repulsing the Union VI Corps before being outflanked and overwhelmed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1863.

Location. 38° 17.511′ N, 77° 28.127′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Boulevard (State Highway 1), on the right when traveling south on Lafayette Boulevard. Located on the Marye's Heights walking trail, which starts at the Fredericksburg battlefield visitor center. The Sunken Road is closed to vehicle traffic. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Second Battle of Fredericksburg (a few steps from this marker); Col. Joseph A. Moesch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Atkinson Humphreys (about 400 feet away); Battles of Fredericksburg (about 400 feet away); Decoration Day (about 400 feet away); The Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac (about 600 feet away); 127th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 600 feet away); The Sunken Road (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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Marye's Heights: Artillery Position. National Park Service (Submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Parker's Battery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2016

2. Parker's Battery Marker

Parker's Battery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

3. Parker's Battery

A lone 12-pounder Field Howitzer represents Parker's Battery at Fredericksburg. Nearby are the Second Battle of Fredericksburg marker and, under the bushes, the Parker's Battery Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on February 4, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on July 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.