This remarkably preserved stretch of the main Confederate line saw little action. Although the land here was much less wooded in 1864, its occupants appreciated the partial shelter offered by the low ground. The soldiers took advantage of it to erect some of the strongest positions to be seen anywhere on the battlefield. The Union front line is 500 yards east of here.

Both sides were sensitive to the presence of Bloody Run, which flows just to your right. Grant's infantry had used the ravine to drive a temporary wedge into the advanced Confederate lines east of here on June 1. Notice that Lee's men built some of their positions to face south and cover the ravine, undoubtedly in response to what had happened earlier.

Please do your part to insure the continued preservation of these resources by not walking or climbing on the earthworks.

Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.

Show me all markers in:  Mechanicsville, VA  |  Hanover County  |  23111  |  Virginia  |  United States of America

Confederate Fortifications
The Waters Ran Red
Bayonets Are For Digging
Those People Stand No Chance
Nowhere To Go
A Lethal Occupation
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Between the Lines
Grant's Grand Assault
A Deadly Delay

• GPX
• KML
• LOC

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.