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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA7A_henrico-county-new-kent-county_Sandston-VA.html
(Obverse):Henrico CountyArea 280 Square MilesAn original shire formed in 1634. Named for Henrico Town, founded in 1611, which was named for Henry, Prince of Wales. The battles of Seven Pines, Savage's Station, Glendale, and Malvern Hill took place…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA79_mcclellans-crossing_Sandston-VA.html
Here a part of McClellan's army crossed the Chickahominy on May 23, 1862, advancing on Richmond. It was attacked by the Confederates at Seven Pines.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6Z_battle-of-savages-station_Sandston-VA.html
On 25 June 1862 began the Seven Days' Battles as Gen. Robert E. Lee engaged Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac, prompting McClellan to withdraw to the James River. Just north of here at 9:00 A.M. on 29 June, Brig. Gen. John B. Mag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6X_bottoms-bridge_Sandston-VA.html
On 20 May 1862, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's Union army crossed the Chickahominy River over Bottom's Bridge into Henrico County. Here Maj. Gen. Erasmus D. Keyes's Federal corps advanced over the bridge unopposed. As McClellan's army advanced on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6V_mcclellans-third-line_Sandston-VA.html
Here ran McClellan's third line of defense, May 31 - June 1, 1862. The Confederates, taking the first and second lines on this road, did not reach the third.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6T_seven-days-battles_Sandston-VA.html
Here, facing west, stretched the Union line in the afternoon of June 29, 1862. Brook's brigade was south of the road with Gorman's and Burn's brigades to the north. In a furious conflict Burn's line was broken but was restored by Sumner in person.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6R_seven-days-battles_Sandston-VA.html
Half a mile northwest occurred the action of Golding's Farm at dusk on June 27, 1862, as the battle of Gaines's Mill, on the other side of the river, was ending. The Confederates, sallying from their defenses, attacked Hancock's brigade holding th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6Q_grapevine-bridge_Sandston-VA.html
Here stood Grapevine Bridge across which, on the night of June 27, 1862, part of McClellan's Army moved in changing base from the Pamunkey to the James after the Battle of Gaines' Mill. "Stonewall" Jackson pursued, June 29.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA6P_seven-days-battles_Sandston-VA.html
Here Sumner crossed the river to reinforce the part of McClellan's army fighting at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862. Here a part of Porter's force crossed in the night of June 27, 1862 after the battle of Gaines's Mill. Here Stonewall Jackson, rebuilding …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9RQ_mcclellans-picket-line_Sandston-VA.html
The picket line of McClellan'sarmy crossed the road hereon the morning of May 31, 1862.