Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Engagement at Malvern Cliffs
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007
1. Engagement at Malvern Cliffs Marker
On 30 June 1862, as Gen. Robert E. Lee concentrated his troops to attack Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's retreating Union army at Glendale, Maj. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes brigade of Confederate troops moved down New Market Road on Lee's right. Union forces on Malvern Hill noticed dust rising above the trees and suspected the movement of the Confederates on New Market Road. As he advanced, Holmes observed the Union troops atop Malvern Hill to the east and deployed his artillery and infantry. When the Confederate artillery opened fire, the massed Union artillery on the hill concentrated its firepower on Holmes's small force. Union gunboats joined in, and Holmes withdrew his force west to the junction of the Long Bridge Road. The Battle of Malvern Hill took place the next day.
Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number PA-240.)
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 June 30, 1862.
Location. 37° 24.369′ N, 77° 16.167′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Flood of 1771 (here, next to this marker); Turkey Island (here, next to this marker); Turkey Island Mansion (here, next to this marker); James Crewes (a few steps from this marker); Captain Thomas Harris (approx. 0.4 miles away); Curles Neck and Bremo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathaniel Bacon (approx. half a mile away); Malvern Cliffs (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . Battle of Malvern Hill. Encyclopedia Virginia website entry:
The fighting at Malvern Cliffs was a lead up to the larger battle of Malvern Hill, the last battle in the "Seven Days Battles" around Richmond in 1862. (Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007
2. Engagement at Malvern Cliffs Marker
Located alongside The Flood of 1771 and Turkey Island Markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,757 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
